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  • Page 1 P5CR-L(S)
  • 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

    Contents Contents ..................... iii Notices ....................vi Safety information ................vii About this guide ................viii P5CR-L(S) specifications summary ............x Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Product introduction Product introduction Product introduction Product introduction Welcome! ................

  • Page 4: Contents

    Creating a bootable floppy disk ......4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ..........4-2 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility ............4-3 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........ 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ..........4-8 BIOS setup program ............4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........4-12 4.2.2...
  • Page 5 5.4.2 Windows ® 2003 Server ........5-20 5.4.3 Red Hat ® Linux 9.0 ..........5-21 Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information P5CR-L(S) block diagram ............. A-1 v v v v v...

  • Page 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9 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 :...

  • Page 10: P5Cr-L(S) Specifications Summary

    I M P O R T A N T N O T E S : • For P5CR-L only: If one PCI-X slot is occupied, the frequency is 133 MHz. If two PCI-X slots are occupied, the frequency becomes 100 MHz.
  • Page 11 ASUS System Web-based Management (ASWM ® ASUS Update *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 12 x i i x i i x i i x i i x i i...
  • Page 13 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 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S )

  • Page 15: Welcome

    P 5 C R - L ( 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 (LGA) socket designed for the Intel ®...
  • Page 17 PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets.

  • Page 18: Innovative Asus Features

    ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 4-2 for details.
  • Page 19 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 20 Chapter summary Before you proceed .............. 2-1 Motherboard overview ............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........2-6 System memory ..............2-13 Expansion slots ..............2-16 Jumpers ................2-19 Connectors ................. 2-25 A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S )

  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR1 Standby Powered P5CR-L(S) Onboard LED Power A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S )

  • 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. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing the motherboard. Make sure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.

  • Page 23: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 2.2.3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 25cm (9.8in) REAR_FAN1 PSUSMB1 ATXPWR1 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse KBPWR1 FM_CPU2 CPU_FAN2 B: Keyboard DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) ATX12V1 USBPW12 DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) USB12 FRNT_FAN1 REAR_FAN2...

  • Page 24: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s P a g e P a g e P a g e...
  • Page 25 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 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...

  • Page 26: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. •...
  • Page 27 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 28 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 Notes on Intel...

  • Page 29: 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 30 CPU_FAN2 FANOUT4 FANPWR2 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 P5CR-L(S) CPU fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • If there is only one CPU fan cable, connect it to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1.

  • Page 31: 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 32 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e...

  • Page 33: System Memory

    The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 P5CR-L(S) 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 2.4.2 2.4.2 Memory configurations Memory configurations 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2...
  • Page 34 Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations S o c k e t s S o c k e t s S o c k e t s S o c k e t s S o c k e t s M o d e M o d e...

  • Page 35: Installing A Dimm

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

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: Pci Express X1 Slot

    2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with PCI Express 1.0 specifications.

  • Page 39: Jumpers

    Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! CLRTC1 Normal Clear CMOS P5CR-L(S) Clear RTC RAM (Default) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S )
  • Page 40 4-pin fan (Default) P5CR-L(S) FM CPU Setting 3 . 3 . U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W 1 2 , U S B P W 3 4 )
  • Page 41 +5VSB (Default) P5CR-L(S) Keyboard power setting 5 . 5 . 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 LAN_EN2 Enable Disable P5CR-L(S) LAN_EN2 setting (Default) 7 . 7 . 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 Set to pins 1-2 to enable the video graphics controller. VGA_EN1 Enable Disable P5CR-L(S) VGA setting (Default) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) 2 - 2 3...
  • Page 44 BIOS recovery Normal (Default) P5CR-L(S) BIOS recovery setting 2 - 2 4 2 - 2 4 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n...

  • Page 45: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 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 46: Internal Connectors

    PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5CR-L(S) Floppy disk drive connector 2 - 2 6 2 - 2 6 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 47 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5CR-L(S) IDE connector A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S )

  • Page 48: Hard Disk Drives

    RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXN1 P5CR-L(S) SATA connectors I m p o r t a n t n o t e s o n S e r i a l A T A I m p o r t a n t n o t e s o n S e r i a l A T A...
  • Page 49 68-Pin Ultra320/ Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector P5CR-L(S) Onboard SCSI connectors S C S I C o n n e c t i o n N o t e s S C S I C o n n e c t i o n N o t e s...
  • Page 50 SCSI or RAID cards. The read/write activities of the add-on cards cause the hard disk activity LED to light up. HDLED1 P5CR-L(S) SCSI/SATA card activity LED connector 2 - 3 0 2 - 3 0 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 51 The USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB34 P5CR-L(S) USB 2.0 connector Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e 1 3 9 4 c a b l e...

  • Page 52: Power Connectors

    24-pin Power Connector +12V DC +12V DC P5CR-L(S) ATX power connectors 2 - 3 2 2 - 3 2 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 53 Bus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. PSUSMB1 P5CR-L(S) Power supply SMBus connector A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S )
  • Page 54 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 ) 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 an ASUS server management card. BMCCONN1 P5CR-L(S) BMC connector 1 3 .
  • Page 55 AUX_PANEL1 PIN1 P5CR-L(S) Auxiliary panel connector • C h a s s i s I n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 3 - p i n C A S E O P E N )
  • Page 56 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 ) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL1 P5CR-L(S) System panel connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. •...

  • Page 57: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 58 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ..........3-1 Powering off the computer ..........3-2 A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S )

  • Page 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 BIOS setup program ............4-11 Main menu ................4-14 Advanced menu ..............4-19 Power menu ................ 4-29 Boot menu ................4-33 Exit menu ................4-37 A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S )

  • Page 63: 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...

  • Page 64: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 65: Afudos Utility

    EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “P5CRLS.ROM”. Completed. Start erasing..| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Rebooting. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • A “Floppy not found!” error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the drive.
  • Page 66 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 67 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5CRLS.ROM /pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..done Reading flash ..

  • Page 68: 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 69 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. A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S )

  • Page 70: Asus Update Utility

    ASUS Update utility 4.1.5 4.1.5 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 71 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 >...
  • Page 72 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 73: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S )

  • Page 74: Bios Menu Screen

    [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] configure the System Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A] time. Third IDE Master : [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave : [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master : [Not Detected]...

  • Page 75: Menu Items

    [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English] bar displays the specific items for Primary IDE Master : [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A] that menu. For example, selecting Third IDE Master : [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave : [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master...

  • Page 76: Main Menu

    Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master : [ST320410A] configure the System Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A] time. Third IDE Master : [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave : [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master : [Not Detected]...

  • Page 77: Primary, Third, And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices.

  • Page 78: Ide Configuration

    PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
  • Page 79 Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting SATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility. In this setting, you may use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports o n l y i f o n l y i f o n l y i f you did not install any...

  • Page 80: 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. AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.10 Build Date : 01/17/05 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20 GHz...

  • Page 81: 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. Adjust system USB Configuration frequency/voltage CPU Configuration...
  • Page 82 USB Function [Enabled] USB Function [Enabled] USB Function [Enabled] USB Function [Enabled] USB Function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy...

  • Page 83: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.2 4.4.2 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure advanced CPU Settings Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the Manufacturer : Intel FSB Frequency.
  • Page 84 Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit [Disabled]...

  • Page 85: Chipset

    4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Enable or disable DRAM timing. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] DRAM ECC Mode [Auto]...
  • Page 86 Hyper Path 2 [Auto] Hyper Path 2 [Auto] Hyper Path 2 [Auto] Hyper Path 2 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 2 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Onboard SCSI Boot ROM [Enabled] Onboard SCSI Boot ROM [Enabled]...

  • Page 87: Onboard Devices Configuration

    4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 4.4.4 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Enable or disable the Azalia controller. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP]...

  • Page 88: Pci Pnp

    4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

  • Page 89: Remote Access Configuration

    Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ.
  • Page 90 Remote Access [Disabled] Remote Access [Disabled] Remote Access [Disabled] Remote Access [Disabled] Remote Access [Disabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] R e m o t e A c c e s s R e m o t e A c c e s s The succeeding items appear when the item R e m o t e A c c e s s R e m o t e A c c e s s R e m o t e A c c e s s is set to...

  • Page 91: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Select the ACPI state ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] used for System Suspend.

  • Page 92: Apm Configuration

    4.5.2 4.5.2 APM Configuration APM Configuration 4.5.2 4.5.2 4.5.2 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Go into On/Off or Suspend when Power Power Button Mode [On/Off] button is pressed. Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled]...

  • Page 93: 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 94 Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When this field is set to [Enabled], the C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e a n d M B T e m p e r a t u r e...

  • Page 95: Boot Menu

    1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] availabe devices. 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST320410A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S520/A] 4th Boot Device [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 03] 5th Boot Device [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 02] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]...

  • Page 96: Boot Settings Configuration

    Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This 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 97: Security

    Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]...
  • Page 98 If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.

  • Page 99: Exit Menu

    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 Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password.
  • Page 100 Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off.

  • Page 101: Driver Installation

    This chapter provides information on RAID configurations, RAID driver installation, and LAN driver installation for this motherboard. Driver installation...
  • Page 102 Chapter summary RAID configurations .............. 5-1 RAID driver installation ............5-8 5.3. LAN driver installation ............5-14 VGA driver installation ............5-19 A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S )

  • Page 103: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations I n t e l I n t e l I C H 6 R I C H 6 R The server system/motherboard comes with the I n t e l I n t e l I n t e l ®...

  • Page 104: 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 Installing hard disk drives 5.1.2 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.

  • Page 105: Intel

    5.1.5 5.1.5 5.1.5 Intel Intel Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® Application Accelerator RAID Application Accelerator RAID Application Accelerator RAID 5.1.5 5.1.5 Intel Application Accelerator RAID Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM Utility Option ROM Utility Option ROM Utility Option ROM Utility Option ROM Utility The Intel ®...
  • Page 106 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) To create a RAID 0 set: From the utility main menu, select [ 1 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e ] [ 1 .
  • Page 107 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set: From the utility main menu, select [ 1 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e ] [ 1 .
  • Page 108 Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set 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: [ 2 .
  • Page 109 Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Take caution before you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume HDD deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive.

  • Page 110: 5.2 Raid Driver Installation

    5.2 RAID driver installation 5.2.1 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk Creating a RAID driver disk 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk Creating a RAID driver disk Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ®...
  • Page 111 Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server Windows Windows Windows 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® 2000/2003 Server environment: Restart the system from the hard disk drive, then place the system/ motherboard support CD in the optical drive.

  • Page 112: Ich6R Raid Controller Driver

    5 . 5 . 5 . 5 . 5 .2.2 2.2 Installing the Intel Installing the Intel Installing the Intel Installing the Intel ® ICH6R RAID controller driver ICH6R RAID controller driver ICH6R RAID controller driver Installing the Intel ICH6R RAID controller driver ICH6R RAID controller driver Windows Windows...
  • Page 113 Insert the Intel ® ICH6R RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Select the I n t e l ( R ) 8 2 8 0 1 F R S A T A R A I D C o n t r o l l e r ( D e s k t o p I n t e l ( R ) 8 2 8 0 1 F R S A T A R A I D C o n t r o l l e r ( D e s k t o p I n t e l ( R ) 8 2 8 0 1 F R S A T A R A I D C o n t r o l l e r ( D e s k t o p I n t e l ( R ) 8 2 8 0 1 F R S A T A R A I D C o n t r o l l e r ( D e s k t o p...
  • Page 114 To an existing Windows ® 2000/2003 Server OS To install the Intel ® ICH6R RAID controller driver on an existing Windows ® 2000/2003 Server OS: Restart the computer, then log on with A d m i n i s t r a t o r A d m i n i s t r a t o r A d m i n i s t r a t o r A d m i n i s t r a t o r privileges.
  • Page 115 11. Click F i n i s h F i n i s h F i n i s h after the driver F i n i s h F i n i s h installation is done. To verify the Intel ®...

  • Page 116: 5.3. Lan Driver Installation

    5.3. LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom ® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 5.3.1 5.3.1 Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 Windows Windows Windows 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server To install the Broadcom...
  • Page 117 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. A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) 5 - 1 5 5 - 1 5...

  • Page 118: Windows N T

    5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 5.3.2 5.3.2 Windows • You must install a network device driver before you can use the LAN adapter on a Windows ® NT system. • You must upgrade the system to Windows ®...

  • Page 119: Red Hat ® Linux 9.0

    5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 5.3.3 5.3.3 Red Hat Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Follow these instructions when installing the Broadcom ® Gigabit LAN controller base driver for the Red Hat ®...
  • Page 120 Building the driver from the TAR file Building the driver from the TAR file Building the driver from the TAR file Building the driver from the TAR file Building the driver from the TAR file To build the driver from the TAR file: Create a directory and extract the TAR files: tar xvzf bcm5700-<version>.tar.gz Build the driver bcm5700.o as a loadable module for the running...

  • Page 121: 5.4 Vga Driver Installation

    5.4 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Intel ® E7221 Super Video Graphics Adapter (SVGA) driver. 5.4.1 5.4.1 Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000 Server 2000 Server 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 Windows Windows Windows 2000 Server 2000 Server...

  • Page 122: Windows 2003 Server

    5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2003 Server 2003 Server 2003 Server 5.4.2 5.4.2 Windows 2003 Server 2003 Server The Windows ® 2003 Server operating system automatically recognizes the Intel ® E7221 SVGA driver during system installation. There is no need to install an additional driver(s) to support the onboard VGA.

  • Page 123: Red Hat ® Linux 9.0

    5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 5.4.3 5.4.3 Red Hat Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 The Red Hat ® Linux 9.0 (2.4.x kernels) operating system automatically recognizes the Intel ®...
  • Page 124 5 - 2 2 5 - 2 2 C h a p t e r 5 : D C h a p t e r 5 : D r i v e r i n s t a l l a t i o n r i v e r i n s t a l l a t i o n 5 - 2 2 5 - 2 2...
  • Page 125 The appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Reference information...

  • Page 126: A.1 P5Cr-L(S) Block Diagram

    Appendix summary P5CR-L(S) block diagram ............. A-1 A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S ) A S U S P 5 C R - L ( S )

  • Page 127: P5Cr-L(S) Block Diagram

    * I M P O R T A N T N O T E S : • For P5CR-L only: If one PCI-X slot is occupied, the frequency is 133 MHz. If two PCI-X slots are occupied, the frequency becomes 100 MHz.
  • Page 128 A - 2 A - 2 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 - 2 A - 2 A - 2...

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