Asus P5MT-MX/C Manual de usuario

MotherboardP5MT-MX/C

xConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Ty

5-4 Chapter 5: Driver installation5.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped)To create a RAID 0 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 5-56. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe size va

5-6 Chapter 5: Driver installation5.2.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored)To create a RAID 1 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 5-75.2.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1)To create a RAID 10 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then p

5-8 Chapter 5: Driver installation5.2.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (parity)To create a RAID 5 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Vo

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 5-94. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. The following pop-up scre

5-10 Chapter 5: Driver installation5.2.5 Deleting a RAID set2. Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, then press <D

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 5-115.2.7 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager utilityTo exit the utility:1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, th

5-12 Chapter 5: Driver installation5.3 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup UtilityThe LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to crea

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 5-135.3.1 Creating a RAID setThe LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using two type

xiP5MT-MX/C specifications summary(continued on the next page)CPU Chipset Front Side BusMemory Expansion slots Storage

5-14 Chapter 5: Driver installationUsing Easy ConfigurationTo create a RAID set using the Easy Configuration option:1. From the utility main menu, hig

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 5-154. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen.5. Press &l

5-16 Chapter 5: Driver installation6. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 5-1710. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>.11. Follo

5-18 Chapter 5: Driver installationWhen a RAID set is already existing, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data.

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 5-195.3.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configurationYou can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Ad

5-20 Chapter 5: Driver installation4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on scr

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 5-216. Follow steps 6 to 7 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section.7. Select Size from the Logical Drive menu, th

5-22 Chapter 5: Driver installation5.3.3 Initializing the logical drivesAfter creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You m

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 5-233. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also

xiiP5MT-MX/C specifications summary1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Hard disk activity LED connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 2

5-24 Chapter 5: Driver installation5. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>.Using the Objects commandTo initialize the logical drives u

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 5-252. Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>.3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Lo

5-26 Chapter 5: Driver installation5. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter&g

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 5-275.3.4 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild or Objects command in the Managem

5-28 Chapter 5: Driver installation3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD.4.

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 5-295.3.5 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logical dri

5-30 Chapter 5: Driver installation3. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press <E

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 5-31Using the Objects commandTo check data consistency using the Objects command:1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, then sel

5-32 Chapter 5: Driver installation5.3.6 Deleting a RAID configurationTo delete a RAID configuration:1. From the Management Menu, select Configure >

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 5-335.3.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive f

1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

5-34 Chapter 5: Driver installation5.3.8 Enabling the WriteCacheYou may enable the RAID controllerʼs WriteCache option to improve the data transmissi

6Driver installation This chapter provides information on RAID, LAN and VGA driver installation for this motherboard.

ASUS P5MT-MX/CChapter summary66.1 RAID driver installation ... 6-16.2 LAN driver installation

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 6-1A) FreeDOS command promptB) Create ICH7R LSI MegaRAID IDE Driver for Windows Driver DiskC) Create ICH7R LSI MegaRAID IDE Driver for

6-2 Chapter 6: Driver installationWindows® 2000/2003 ServerTo create a RAID driver disk in Windows® 2000/2003 Server environment:1. Restart the syste

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 6-36.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® 2000/2003 Server OSDuring Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installationTo install t

6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. Select the

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 6-5To an existing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OSTo install the RAID controller driver on an existing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS:1. Res

6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation5. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties.6. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Dri

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 6-7To verify the RAID controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , then select Propert

ASUS P5MT-MX/CChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package contents ..

6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installationRed Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 OS:1.

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 6-94. Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK, th

6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.7. Follow

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 6-116.2 LAN driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller drivers.6.2.1

6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. Click Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Follow screen instructions to continue installation.

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 6-136.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0Follow these instructions when installing the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller base driver for t

6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installationBuilding the driver from the TAR fileTo build the driver from the TAR file:1. Create a directory and extract the TA

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 6-156.3 VGA driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the ATI® RAGE XL Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driv

6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.3.3 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0The Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system automatically recognizes the A

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 6-176.4 Management applications and utilities installationThe support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5MT-MX/C motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technolo

6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.4.3 Management Software menuThe Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring ap

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

ASUS P5MT-MX/CAppendix summaryAA.1 Intel® EM64T ... A-1A.2 Enhanced Intel Spee

ASUS P5MT-MX/C A-1A.1 Intel® EM64T• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems

A-2 Appendix A: Reference informationA.2.2 Using the EISTTo use the EIST feature:1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.2. Go to the Ad

ASUS P5MT-MX/C A-3A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technolog

A-4 Appendix A: Reference informationA.4 Block diagramNorthbridgeIntel®MukilteoLPC-Bus2x DDR2 533/667 DIMM SlotsDMI PCI-EX84xDDR2 533/667 SDRAM(max.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin sur

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 1-3PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bu

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 Innovative ASUS featuresASUS Smart Fan technology The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan s

2Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes descript

iiE2501Revised Edition V2 March 2006Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and soft

ASUS P5MT-MX/CChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard overview ...

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 2-1Onboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode,

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 2-32.2.3 Motherboard layout24.5cm (9.6in)24.5cm (9.6in)DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)DDR2 DI

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contentsSockets/Slots Page1. CPU socket 2-62. DDR2 DIMM sockets 2-133. PCI Express/PCI slots

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 2-5Internal conn ector s Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-252. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.2.3 Central Processing Unit

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 2-73. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information• This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology.• Hype

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 2-9FastenerMotherboard h ole2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially desig

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1/CPU_FAN2.• Do not forget to co

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 2-112.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connec

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensu

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 2-132.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) socket

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationRecommended memory configurations* Use only id entic al DDR2 DIMM p airs. SocketsMode DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 2-152.4.3 Installing a DIMMTo install a DIMM:1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.2. Align a DIMM on the

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 2-172.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Func tion0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard Controller2 — Re-direct to IRQ #93

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.6 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply w

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 2-191. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of

ivContents2.7 Connectors ... 2-242.7.1 Rear panel connectors ...

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 2-214. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. VGA graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard ATI Rag

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 2-238. BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to recover your original BIOS from a floppy disk in case the BIOS codes

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Parallel

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 2-252.7.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FD

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 2-274. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA ha

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)This connector is for a serial (COM2) port. Connect the serial port modul

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 2-297. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56, USB78)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this conne

vContents4.4.4 CPU Configuration ... 4-214.4.5 Chipset ...

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information9. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1)These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 2-31• System power LED (Green 3-pin POWERLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information

3Powering upThis chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

ASUS P5MT-MX/CChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the first time ... 3-13.2 Powering off the computer ..

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 3-13.1 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® Server 2000:1. Click the Sta

4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

ASUS P5MT-MX/CChapter summary44.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System

vi5.3.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ... 5-335.3.8 Enabling the WriteCache ... 5-345.4 Gl

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.2 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 4-32. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.3. Boot the

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk dr

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 4-54.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 4-74.1.4 ASUS Update utilityThe ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows®

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 4-9Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileTo update the BIOS through a BIOS file:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desk

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 4-114.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system configurationAd

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 4-134.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system infor

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE d

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 4-15PIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Allows the BIOS to automatical

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setupIf the Onboard IDE Operate Mode is set to [Compatible], you can only use the SATA2, SATA4, and P-ATA connectors.Enhanced Mod

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 4-174.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the it

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 4-19USB Function [8 USB Ports]Allows you to disable or set the USB host controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.3 Remote Access ConfigurationThe items in this menu allow you to configure the Remote Access features. Select an item th

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 4-214.4.4 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.Configure advanc

viiiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating t

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Dis

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 4-234.4.5 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to displ

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupDRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks]Sets the DRAM write recovery time. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 4-254.4.6 Onboard Devices ConfigurationConfigure Win627EHF Super IO ChipsetSerial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.7 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes settin

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 4-274.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an it

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.2 APM ConfigurationAPM ConfigurationRestore on AC Power Loss [Last State]Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]Power On By P

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 4-29Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Front Fan1/2 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Rear Fan1/2 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]The onboard h

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 4-31 Select Screen Select ItemEnter Go to Sub-screenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit4.6 Boot menuThe Boot men

ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis man

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 4-33Hit ʻDELʼ Message Display [Enabled]When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Config

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setupAfter you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 4-35The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same ste

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setupExit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program.

5RAID supportThis chapter provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard.

ASUS P5MT-MX/CChapter summary55.1 RAID configurations ... 5-15.2 Intel Matrix Storage Mana

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 5-15.1 RAID configurationsThe server system/motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH7R and the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID technology bui

5-2 Chapter 5: Driver installation5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance

ASUS P5MT-MX/C 5-35.2 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RA