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  • Page 1 P5MT Series P5MT P5MT P5MT P5MT P5MT P5MT/SCSI P5MT/SCSI P5MT/SCSI P5MT/SCSI P5MT/SCSI...
  • 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 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ..............
  • 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 Power menu ................ 4-28 4.5.1 APM Configuration ..........4-28 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ..........4-31 Boot menu ................4-33 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ..........4-33 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ......... 4-34 4.6.3 Security ..............4-35 Exit menu ................4-38 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration...
  • Page 6 Contents Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation RAID driver installation ............6-1 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ........6-1 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ......6-2 LAN driver installation ............

  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement 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 •...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety 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

    A S U S w e b s i t e s A S U S w e b s i t e s The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
  • Page 10 Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself...

  • Page 11: P5Mt Series Specifications Summary

    (supports Zero-Channel RAID card, colored green on P5MT/SCSI model) 1 x PCI-X 100 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) 1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot (PCI 2.3) 1 x mini-PCI socket for ASUS ® Server Management Board S t o r a g e...
  • Page 12 Hard disk activity LED connector Ambient thermal sensor connector Serial port (COM2) connector Chassis intrusion connector ASUS server management (BMC) connector Ultra-320 SCSI connector (P5MT/SCSI model only) SSI power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12V plugs) P o w e r...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...

  • Page 14: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    P 5 M T S e r i e s m o t h e r b o a r d ! 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 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array ®...
  • Page 17 Ultra320 SCSI feature Ultra320 SCSI feature (P5MT/SCSI model only) (P5MT/SCSI model only) (P5MT/SCSI model only) Ultra320 SCSI feature Ultra320 SCSI feature Ultra320 SCSI feature (P5MT/SCSI model only) (P5MT/SCSI model only) The LSI53C1020A PCI-X SCSI controller is onboard to support one 68-pin Ultra320 SCSI connector, that can connect up to 15 SCSI devices.

  • Page 18: Innovative Asus Features

    ASUS Smart Fan technology ASUS Smart Fan technology ASUS Smart Fan technology The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-31 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 20 Chapter summary Before you proceed .............. 2-1 Motherboard overview ............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........2-7 System memory ..............2-13 Expansion slots ..............2-15 Jumpers ................2-18 Connectors ................. 2-23 A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s...

  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

  • 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 S S I E E B 3 . 5 c o m p l i a n t c h a s s i s S S I E E B 3 .

  • Page 23: Motherboard Layouts

    2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 Motherboard layouts Motherboard layouts Motherboard layouts 2.2.3 2.2.3 Motherboard layouts Motherboard layouts P5MT model P5MT model P5MT model P5MT model P5MT model 25cm (9.8in) ATXPWR1 FM_CPU1 KBPWR1 PS/2KBMS PSUSMB1 T: Mouse CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 B: Keyboard USBPW12 USB12 REAR_FAN1 LGA775 COM1...
  • Page 24 P5MT/SCSI model P5MT/SCSI model P5MT/SCSI model P5MT/SCSI model P5MT/SCSI model 25cm (9.8in) ATXPWR1 FM_CPU1 KBPWR1 PS/2KBMS PSUSMB1 T: Mouse CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 B: Keyboard USBPW12 USB12 REAR_FAN1 LGA775 COM1 REAR_FAN2 CPU_FAN2 Intel E7230 FM_CPU2 VGA1 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN1 DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN2...

  • Page 25: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents 2.2.4 2.2.4 Layout contents Layout contents S l o t s / S o c k e t s S l o t s / S o c k e t s S l o t s / S o c k e t s P a g e P a g e...
  • Page 26 I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s P a g e P a g e P a g e...

  • Page 27: 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 will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. •...
  • Page 28 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b...
  • Page 29 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 30: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
  • Page 31 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_FAN. CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 LAN2 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN2 FANOUT4 FANPWR2 P5MT Series CPU fan connectors Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

  • Page 32: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.3 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

  • Page 33: System Memory

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

  • Page 34: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

  • Page 35: 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 motherboard components.

  • Page 36: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y...

  • Page 37: Pci/Pci-X Slots

    2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots PCI/PCI-X slots PCI/PCI-X slots 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots PCI/PCI-X slots The PCI and PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI/PCI-X specifications. 3 2 - b i t P C I s l o t 3 2 - b i t P C I s l o t 3 2 - b i t P C I s l o t 3 2 - b i t P C I s l o t...

  • Page 38: Jumpers

    Jumpers The grayed out components in the illustrations may not be present in certain models. 1 . 1 . C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 )
  • Page 39 2 . 2 . C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 )
  • Page 40 4 . 4 . K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 )
  • Page 41 6 . 6 . G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 1 , G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 1 , G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 1 , G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 1 ,...
  • Page 42 8 . 8 . S C S I c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n S C S I _ E N 1 ) S C S I c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n S C S I _ E N 1 ) S C S I c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n S C S I _ E N 1 ) S C S I c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n S C S I _ E N 1 )

  • Page 43: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1 . 1 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) .

  • Page 44: Internal Connectors

    2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors 1 . 1 . F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 )

  • Page 45: Hard Disk Drives

    3 . 3 . 3 . 3 . Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.

  • Page 46: Hard Disk Activity Led/Usb Connector

    4 . 4 . H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 ) H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 ) H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 ) H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 )
  • Page 47 6 . 6 . U l t r a 3 2 0 S C S I c o n n e c t o r s ( o n e 6 8 - p i n S C S I A 1 ) U l t r a 3 2 0 S C S I c o n n e c t o r s ( o n e 6 8 - p i n S C S I A 1 ) U l t r a 3 2 0 S C S I c o n n e c t o r s ( o n e 6 8 - p i n S C S I A 1 ) U l t r a 3 2 0 S C S I c o n n e c t o r s ( o n e 6 8 - p i n S C S I A 1 )
  • Page 48 B M C c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - p i n B M C C O N N 1 ) This connector is for the ASUS server management card, if available. LAN2...
  • Page 49 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . C P U a n d s y s t e m f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 3 - p i n C P U _ F A N 1 / 2 , C P U a n d s y s t e m f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 3 - p i n C P U _ F A N 1 / 2 , C P U a n d s y s t e m f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 3 - p i n C P U _ F A N 1 / 2 , C P U a n d s y s t e m f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 3 - p i n C P U _ F A N 1 / 2 ,...
  • Page 50 1 2 . 1 2 . 1 2 . P o w e r s u p p l y S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 5 - p i n P S U S M B 1 ) P o w e r s u p p l y S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 5 - p i n P S U S M B 1 ) P o w e r s u p p l y S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 5 - p i n P S U S M B 1 ) P o w e r s u p p l y S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 5 - p i n P S U S M B 1 )
  • Page 51 1 4 . 1 4 . 1 4 . S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 )
  • Page 52 1 5 . 1 5 . 1 5 . A u x i l i a r y p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) A u x i l i a r y p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) A u x i l i a r y p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) A u x i l i a r y p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 )

  • Page 53: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, 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 A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s...

  • Page 55: Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

  • Page 56: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ®...

  • Page 57: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 58 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 BIOS setup program ............4-10 Main menu ................4-13 Advanced menu ..............4-18 Power menu ................ 4-28 Boot menu ................4-33 Exit menu ................4-38 A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s...

  • Page 59: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 4.1.1 4.1.1...

  • Page 60: Afudos Utility

    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 /iP5MT.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 ..

  • Page 63: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 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. 4 - 6...

  • Page 65: Asus Update Utility

    ASUS Update utility 4.1.4 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility 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 •...
  • Page 66 Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t >...
  • Page 67 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...

  • 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 - 1 0 4 - 1 0...

  • Page 69: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 4.2.1 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen 4.2.1 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s M e n u b a r M e n u b a r C o n f i g u r a t i o n f i e l d s C o n f i g u r a t i o n f i e l d s...

  • Page 70: Menu Items

    4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items 4.2.4 4.2.4 Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB], bar displays the specific items for System Time [11:10:19] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.

  • Page 71: Main Menu

    Main menu M a i n M a i n When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the M a i n M a i n M a i n menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen”...

  • Page 72: Ide Configuration

    4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration 4.3.4 4.3.4 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you want to configure the item.

  • Page 73: Primary/Secondary/Third Ide Master/Slave

    If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. For details on AHCI, go www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012304.htm www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012305.htm The SATA controller is set to Native mode when this item is set to [RAID] or [AHCI].
  • Page 74 Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.

  • Page 75: System Information

    4.3.6 4.3.6 4.3.6 System Information System Information System Information 4.3.6 4.3.6 System Information 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 AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.11 Build Date : 06/14/05...

  • 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 Advanced MPS Configuration Configure the Multi-...

  • Page 77: Remote Access Configuration

    4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration 4.4.2 4.4.2 Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Remote Access type and parameters Select Remote Access type. Remote Access [Disabled] Serial port number [COM1] Base Address, IRQ [3F8h, 4]...

  • Page 78: Cpu Configuration

    VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the VT-UTF8 combo key support for ANSI or VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Sredir Memory Display Delay [No Delay] Sredir Memory Display Delay [No Delay] Sredir Memory Display Delay [No Delay]...
  • Page 79 The Hyper-Threading Technology item appears only when you installed an Intel ® Pentium ® 4 CPU that supports the Hyper-Threading Technology. Hyper-Threading is not supported when you installed a dual-core CPU. Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology.

  • Page 80: Chipset Configuration

    4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration 4.4.4 4.4.4 Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration The Chipset Configuration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings Configure North Bridge...
  • Page 81 NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration 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...
  • Page 82 DRAM RAS# Precharge [6 DRAM Clocks] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks] DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge [15 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] Boots Graphic Adapter Priority [PEG/PCI]...
  • Page 83 PCIE Port Configuration PCIE Port Configuration PCIE Port Configuration PCIE Port Configuration PCIE Port Configuration PCI Express Port 0 [Auto] Allows you to set or disable the PCI Express Port 0. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PCI Express Port 4 [Auto] Allows you to set or disable the PCI Express Port 4.

  • Page 84: Onboard Devices Configuration

    4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 4.4.5 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure W83627EHF-A Super IO Chipset Allows BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Onboard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Controller Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]...

  • Page 85: Pci/Pnp Configuration

    4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 PCI/PnP Configuration PCI/PnP Configuration PCI/PnP Configuration 4.4.6 4.4.6 PCI/PnP Configuration PCI/PnP Configuration The PCI/PnP Configuration menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting the IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

  • Page 86: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Include ACPI APIC ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]...
  • Page 87 Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Allows you to select the video power down mode Configuration options: [Disabled] [Standby] [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend]...
  • Page 88 Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.

  • Page 89: Hardware Monitor

    Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
  • Page 90 Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e...

  • Page 91: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Boot Exit Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority Boot Priority sequence.

  • Page 92: Boot Settings Configuration

    Full Screen Logo [Enabled] 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] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On]...

  • Page 93: Security

    4.6.3 4.6.3 4.6.3 Security Security Security 4.6.3 4.6.3 Security Security 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 Boot Security Settings <Enter> to change password.
  • Page 94 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password : Installed <Enter> again to User Password : Not Installed disable password.
  • Page 95 Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility.

  • Page 96: 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 Security Boot Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Exit &...
  • Page 97 Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults 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.
  • Page 98 4 - 4 0 4 - 4 0 C h a p t e r 4 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 4 : B I O S s e t u p 4 - 4 0 4 - 4 0 4 - 4 0...
  • Page 99 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. R AID configuration...
  • Page 100 Chapter summary Setting up RAID ..............5-1 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility ...... 5-4 Global Array Manager ............5-30 LSI Logic Configuration Utility ..........5-31 A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s...

  • Page 101: Setting Up Raid

    Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: P5MT model P5MT model P5MT model P5MT model P5MT model • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID technology embedded in the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Intel ®...

  • Page 102: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    5.1.2 5.1.2 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives 5.1.2 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA (both models) and SCSI hard disk drives (P5MT/SCSI model only) for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.

  • Page 103: Raid Configuration Utilities

    5.1.4 5.1.4 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities RAID configuration utilities RAID configuration utilities 5.1.4 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities RAID configuration utilities Depending on the RAID connectors that you use, you can create a RAID set using the utilities embedded in each RAID controller. For example, use the L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D S e t u p U t i l i t y L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D S e t u p U t i l i t y L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D S e t u p U t i l i t y...

  • Page 104: 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, or RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard ICH7R Southbridge chip. To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives.

  • Page 105: Creating A Raid 0 Or Raid 1 Set

    M e n u M e n u M e n u M e n u M e n u D e s c r i p t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n...
  • Page 106 The A R R A Y S E L E C T I O N M E N U A R R A Y S E L E C T I O N M E N U A R R A Y S E L E C T I O N M E N U A R R A Y S E L E C T I O N M E N U displays the available drives A R R A Y S E L E C T I O N M E N U connected to the SATA ports.
  • Page 107 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. A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s 5 - 7 5 - 7...
  • Page 108 Select R A I D R A I D R A I D R A I D from the L o g i c a l D r i v e L o g i c a l D r i v e L o g i c a l D r i v e menu, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 109 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select A c c e p t A c c e p t from the menu, then press <Enter>. A c c e p t A c c e p t A c c e p t 11.
  • Page 110 Using New Configuration Using New Configuration Using New Configuration Using New Configuration Using New Configuration When a RAID set is already existing, using the N e w C o n f i g u r a t i o n N e w C o n f i g u r a t i o n N e w C o n f i g u r a t i o n N e w C o n f i g u r a t i o n...

  • Page 111: Creating A Raid 10 Set

    5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set Creating a RAID 10 set Creating a RAID 10 set 5.2.2 5.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set Creating a RAID 10 set You can create a RAID 10 set using four identical hard disk drives. E a s y C o n f i g u r a t i o n E a s y C o n f i g u r a t i o n To create a RAID 10 set using the E a s y C o n f i g u r a t i o n...
  • Page 112 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>. The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. 5 - 1 2 5 - 1 2 C h a p t e r 5 : R A I D c o n f i g u r a t i o n...
  • Page 113 Select R A I D R A I D R A I D R A I D from the L o g i c a l D r i v e L o g i c a l D r i v e L o g i c a l D r i v e L o g i c a l D r i v e menu, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 114 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select A c c e p t A c c e p t from the menu, then press <Enter>. A c c e p t A c c e p t A c c e p t 11.

  • Page 115: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration

    5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration Adding or viewing a RAID configuration Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5.2.3 5.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration V i e w / A d d C o n f i g u r a t i o n V i e w / A d d C o n f i g u r a t i o n using the V i e w / A d d C o n f i g u r a t i o n...
  • Page 116 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 - 1 6 5 - 1 6 C h a p t e r 5 : R A I D c o n f i g u r a t i o n...
  • Page 117 Follow steps 6 to 7 of the C r e a t i n g a R A I D s e t : U s i n g E a s y C r e a t i n g a R A I D s e t : U s i n g E a s y C r e a t i n g a R A I D s e t : U s i n g E a s y C r e a t i n g a R A I D s e t : U s i n g E a s y C r e a t i n g a R A I D s e t : U s i n g E a s y...

  • Page 118: Initializing The Logical Drives

    5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Initializing the logical drives Initializing the logical drives Initializing the logical drives 5.2.4 5.2.4 Initializing the logical drives Initializing the logical drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You I n i t i a l i z e I n i t i a l i z e may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set(s) using the I n i t i a l i z e I n i t i a l i z e...
  • Page 119 When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s from the Y e s I n i t i a l i z e ? I n i t i a l i z e ? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press I n i t i a l i z e ? I n i t i a l i z e ? I n i t i a l i z e ?
  • Page 120 When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command O b j e c t s O b j e c t s To initialize the logical drives using the O b j e c t s O b j e c t s O b j e c t s command:...
  • Page 121 Select L o g i c a l D r i v e L o g i c a l D r i v e L o g i c a l D r i v e L o g i c a l D r i v e from the O b j e c t s O b j e c t s O b j e c t s sub-menu, then press O b j e c t s...
  • Page 122 When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s from the Y e s I n i t i a l i z e ? I n i t i a l i z e ? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press I n i t i a l i z e ? I n i t i a l i z e ? I n i t i a l i z e ?

  • Page 123: Rebuilding Failed Drives

    5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives Rebuilding failed drives Rebuilding failed drives 5.2.5 5.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the R e b u i l d R e b u i l d R e b u i l d R e b u i l d R e b u i l d...
  • Page 124 After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows R B L D R B L D R B L D. R B L D R B L D When prompted, press <Y> to to rebuild the drive. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue.

  • Page 125: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency

    5.2.6 5.2.6 5.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency Checking the drives for data consistency Checking the drives for data consistency 5.2.6 5.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logical drive.
  • Page 126 When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s from the Y e s C o n s i s t e n c y C h e c k C o n s i s t e n c y C h e c k dialog box, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 127 Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command O b j e c t s O b j e c t s To check data consistency using the O b j e c t s O b j e c t s O b j e c t s command: From the Management Menu, select O b j e c t s...

  • Page 128: Deleting A Raid Configuration

    5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration 5.2.7 5.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: C o n f i g u r e C o n f i g u r e C l e a r C l e a r From the Management Menu, select C o n f i g u r e...

  • Page 129: Selecting The Boot Drive From A Raid Set

    5.2.8 5.2.8 5.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 5.2.8 5.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the C r e a t i n g a R A I D s e t : U s i n g C r e a t i n g a R A I D s e t : U s i n g...

  • Page 130: Enabling The Writecache

    5.2.9 5.2.9 5.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache Enabling the WriteCache Enabling the WriteCache 5.2.9 5.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache Enabling the WriteCache You may enable the RAID controller’s W r i t e C a c h e W r i t e C a c h e W r i t e C a c h e W r i t e C a c h e option to improve the W r i t e C a c h e...

  • Page 131: Lsi Logic Configuration Utility

    LSI Logic Configuration Utility The LSI Logic Configuration Utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID-1E from SCSI hard disk drives connected to the SCSI connectors supported by the LSI53C1020A PCI-X SCSI controller. To enter the LSI Logic Configuration Utility: Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives.

  • Page 132: Boot Adapter List

    5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 Boot Adapter List Boot Adapter List Boot Adapter List 5.4.1 5.4.1 Boot Adapter List Boot Adapter List The B o o t A d a p t e r L i s t B o o t A d a p t e r L i s t B o o t A d a p t e r L i s t B o o t A d a p t e r L i s t B o o t A d a p t e r L i s t tab allows you to select and configure the SCSI...

  • Page 133: Global Properties

    5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 Global Properties Global Properties Global Properties 5.4.2 5.4.2 Global Properties Global Properties The G l o b a l P r o p e r t i e s G l o b a l P r o p e r t i e s G l o b a l P r o p e r t i e s G l o b a l P r o p e r t i e s G l o b a l P r o p e r t i e s tab allows you to configure the general adapter...
  • Page 134 B o o t I n f o r m a t i o n D i s p l a y M o d e B o o t I n f o r m a t i o n D i s p l a y M o d e B o o t I n f o r m a t i o n D i s p l a y M o d e B o o t I n f o r m a t i o n D i s p l a y M o d e B o o t I n f o r m a t i o n D i s p l a y M o d e...

  • Page 135: Adapter Properties

    5.4.3 5.4.3 Adapter Properties Adapter Properties 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Adapter Properties Adapter Properties Adapter Properties The A d a p t e r P r o p e r t i e s A d a p t e r P r o p e r t i e s A d a p t e r P r o p e r t i e s A d a p t e r P r o p e r t i e s page allows you to configure the device and A d a p t e r P r o p e r t i e s...
  • Page 136 Changing the adapter properties Changing the adapter properties Changing the adapter properties Changing the adapter properties Changing the adapter properties To change the adapter properties, select an item from the Global Properties screen, then press <+> or <-> change the value. Refer to the items description below.
  • Page 137 S C S I B u s S c a n O r d e r S C S I B u s S c a n O r d e r S C S I B u s S c a n O r d e r S C S I B u s S c a n O r d e r S C S I B u s S c a n O r d e r Indicates the order in which to scan SCSI identifiers on an adapter.
  • Page 138 S p i n u p D e l a y ( S e c s ) S p i n u p D e l a y ( S e c s ) S p i n u p D e l a y ( S e c s ) S p i n u p D e l a y ( S e c s ) S p i n u p D e l a y ( S e c s ) Determines the waiting time (in seconds) between spinups of devices...
  • Page 139 Device Properties Device Properties Device Properties Device Properties Device Properties The D e v i c e P r o p e r t i e s D e v i c e P r o p e r t i e s D e v i c e P r o p e r t i e s D e v i c e P r o p e r t i e s D e v i c e P r o p e r t i e s page allows you update and view individual...
  • Page 140 S c a n L U N s > 0 S c a n L U N s > 0 S c a n L U N s > 0 S c a n L U N s > 0 S c a n L U N s >...
  • Page 141 RAID Properties RAID Properties RAID Properties RAID Properties RAID Properties The R A I D P r o p e r t i e s R A I D P r o p e r t i e s R A I D P r o p e r t i e s R A I D P r o p e r t i e s R A I D P r o p e r t i e s page allows you update and view individual devices connected to the adapter.To open the device properties screen, select the...

  • Page 142: Creating A Raid 1 (Mirror) Set

    5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 Creating a RAID 1 (Mirror) set Creating a RAID 1 (Mirror) set Creating a RAID 1 (Mirror) set 5.4.4 5.4.4 Creating a RAID 1 (Mirror) set Creating a RAID 1 (Mirror) set You can create two types of mirrored configuration using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility: Integrated Mirroring (IM) or RAID 1-E.
  • Page 143 After selecting the drives, press <Esc>. When prompted, select <Save changes, then exit this menu>, then press <Enter> to create the RAID 1 set. A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s 5 - 4 3 5 - 4 3 A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s...

  • Page 144: Creating A Raid 0 (Stripe) Set

    5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 Creating a RAID 0 (Stripe) set Creating a RAID 0 (Stripe) set Creating a RAID 0 (Stripe) set 5.4.5 5.4.5 Creating a RAID 0 (Stripe) set Creating a RAID 0 (Stripe) set You can create a striped array using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility. To create a RAID 0 set: R A I D P r o p e r t i e s R A I D P r o p e r t i e s...

  • Page 145: Running The Diagnostic Mode

    5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 Running the Diagnostic Mode Running the Diagnostic Mode Running the Diagnostic Mode 5.4.6 5.4.6 Running the Diagnostic Mode Running the Diagnostic Mode Before creating the array, you may press <F4> to run a diagnostic tool on each drive in the system. After checking the drives, the diagnostic tool S i z e S i z e displays a code under the S i z e...

  • Page 146: Managing Arrays

    5.4.7 5.4.7 5.4.7 Managing arrays Managing arrays Managing arrays 5.4.7 5.4.7 Managing arrays Managing arrays After creating the array, return to the B o o t A d a p t e r L i s t B o o t A d a p t e r L i s t B o o t A d a p t e r L i s t B o o t A d a p t e r L i s t screen, select B o o t A d a p t e r L i s t...
  • Page 147 Deleting arrays Deleting arrays Deleting arrays Deleting arrays Deleting arrays To delete an array: Press <F2> to select < D e l e t e A r r a y > < D e l e t e A r r a y > <...
  • Page 148 Adding or deleting a hot spare drive Adding or deleting a hot spare drive Adding or deleting a hot spare drive Adding or deleting a hot spare drive Adding or deleting a hot spare drive To add a hot spare drive assigned to a RAID set: From the RAID Properties screen, press <F2>...
  • Page 149 Press <Esc>. < S a v e c h a n g e s , t h e n e x i t t h i s m e n u > < S a v e c h a n g e s , t h e n e x i t t h i s m e n u > When prompted, select <...
  • Page 150 5 - 5 0 5 - 5 0 C h a p t e r 5 : R A I D c o n f i g u r a t i o n C h a p t e r 5 : R A I D c o n f i g u r a t i o n 5 - 5 0 5 - 5 0 5 - 5 0...
  • Page 151 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Driver installation...
  • Page 152 Chapter summary RAID driver installation ............6-1 LAN driver installation ............6-11 VGA driver installation ............6-13 Management applications and utilities installation ..... 6-15 A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s...

  • Page 153: Raid Driver Installation

    RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation.

  • Page 154: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    6.1.2 6.1.2 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Installing the RAID controller driver Installing the RAID controller driver 6.1.2 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Installing the RAID controller driver Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000/2003 Server OS 2000/2003 Server OS 2000/2003 Server OS...
  • Page 155 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press <Enter>. I n t e l I n t e l ® ® ® ® ® I C H 7 R L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D I C H 7 R L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D •...
  • Page 156 T o a n e x i s t i n g W i n d o w s T o a n e x i s t i n g W i n d o w s T o a n e x i s t i n g W i n d o w s ®...
  • Page 157 To verify the RAID controller driver installation: M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r Right-click the M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r icon on the Windows ®...
  • Page 158 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 To install the Intel ® ICH7R LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat ®...
  • Page 159 Select Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver Y e s disk. Press <Enter> Select f d 0 f d 0 f d 0 f d 0 using the <Tab>...
  • Page 160 When prompted, insert the Red Hat ® Enterprise ver. 3.0 RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select O K , O K , O K , O K , then press <Enter>. O K , The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers: •...
  • Page 161 SuSE Linux SuSE Linux SuSE Linux 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 B o o t O p t i o n s B o o t O p t i o n s B o o t O p t i o n s B o o t O p t i o n s...
  • Page 162 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. 6 - 1 0 6 - 1 0 C h a p t e r 6 : D r i v e r i n s t a l l a t i o n...

  • Page 163: Lan Driver Installation

    LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom ® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 6.2.1 6.2.1 Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server 6.2.1 6.2.1 6.2.1 Windows Windows Windows 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server To install the Broadcom ®...

  • Page 164: Red Hat ® Enterprise Ver. 3.0

    Click N e x t N e x t N e x t when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Follow N e x t N e x t screen instructions to continue installation. 6.2.2 6.2.2 6.2.2 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ®...

  • Page 165: Vga Driver Installation

    VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI ® RAGE XL Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000 Server 2000 Server 2000 Server 2000 Server 2000 Server...

  • Page 166: Windows 2003 Server

    6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2003 Server 2003 Server 2003 Server 6.3.2 6.3.2 Windows Windows 2003 Server 2003 Server The Windows ® 2003 Server operating system automatically recognizes the ® RAGE XL VGA driver during system installation. There is no need to install an additional driver(s) to support the onboard VGA.

  • Page 167: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. 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 6.4.1 6.4.1...

  • Page 168: Management Software Menu

    C o n t a c t C o n t a c t C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can C o n t a c t also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

  • Page 169: Appendix: Reference Information A.1 Intel

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

  • Page 170: A.1 Intel ® Em64T

    Appendix summary Intel ® EM64T ................ A-1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST) ....A-1 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology ........A-3 Block diagrams ..............A-4 A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s A S U S P 5 M T S e r i e s...

  • Page 171: Intel ® Em64T

    32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 4 for details.

  • Page 172: Using The Eist

    A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration...

  • Page 173: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

    ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.

  • Page 174: Block Diagrams

    Block diagrams A.4.1 A.4.1 P5MT model P5MT model A.4.1 A.4.1 A.4.1 P5MT model P5MT model P5MT model ¤ ¤ Intel Pentium 4 Processor in the 775-land package with 800/1066 MHz system bus System Bus 64bit, 800 MHz/1066MHz Four 4xDDR2 533/667 DIMM slots (max. 8 GB) DDR2 533/667 Northbridge DIMM Sockets...

  • Page 175: P5Mt/Scsi Model

    A.4.2 A.4.2 P5MT/SCSI model P5MT/SCSI model A.4.2 A.4.2 A.4.2 P5MT/SCSI model P5MT/SCSI model P5MT/SCSI model ¤ ¤ Intel Pentium 4 Processor in the 775-land package with 800/1066 MHz system bus System Bus 64bit, 800 MHz/1066MHz Four 4xDDR2 533/667 DIMM slots (max. 8 GB) DDR2 533/667 Northbridge DIMM Sockets...
  • Page 176 A - 6 A - 6 A p p e n d i x A : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n A p p e n d i x A : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n A - 6 A - 6 A - 6...

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