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xConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Ty
5-6 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-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 pres
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-C 5-94. When the Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. The SELECT DISKS screen
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-C 5-115.2.7 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager utilityTo exit the utility:1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, then p
5-12 Chapter 5: Driver installation5.2.8 Rebuilding the RAIDThis option is only for the RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 sets.Rebuilding the RAID with othe
ASUS P5MT-C 5-134. Exit the RAID configuration utility and reboot the system. 5. Select Start > Programs > Intel Matrix Storage > Intel Matr
5-14 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-C 5-155.3.1 Creating a RAID setThe LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using two types o
xiP5MT-C specifications summary(continued on the next page)CPU Chipset Front Side BusMemory Expansion slots
5-16 Chapter 5: Driver installationUsing Easy ConfigurationTo create a RAID set using the Easy Configuration option:1. From the utility main menu, hig
ASUS P5MT-C 5-174. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen.5. Press <F
5-18 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-C 5-1910. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>.11. Follow s
5-20 Chapter 5: Driver installationWhen a RAID set is already existing, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data.
ASUS P5MT-C 5-215.3.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configurationYou can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add C
5-22 Chapter 5: Driver installation4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on scr
ASUS P5MT-C 5-236. Follow steps 6 to 7 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section.7. Select Size from the Logical Drive menu, then
5-24 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-C 5-253. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also pr
xiiP5MT-C specifications summaryRear panel Internal connectors
5-26 Chapter 5: Driver installation5. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>.Using the Objects commandTo initialize the logical drives u
ASUS P5MT-C 5-272. Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>.3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Logic
5-28 Chapter 5: Driver installation5. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter&g
ASUS P5MT-C 5-295.3.4 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild or Objects command in the Management
5-30 Chapter 5: Driver installation3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD.4.
ASUS P5MT-C 5-315.3.5 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logical drive.
5-32 Chapter 5: Driver installation3. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press <E
ASUS P5MT-C 5-33Using the Objects commandTo check data consistency using the Objects command:1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, then select
5-34 Chapter 5: Driver installation5.3.6 Deleting a RAID configurationTo delete a RAID configuration:1. From the Management Menu, select Configure >
ASUS P5MT-C 5-355.3.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from
1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
5-36 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-CChapter summary66.1 RAID driver installation ... 6-16.2 LAN driver installation ..
ASUS P5MT-C 6-1A) FreeDOS command promptB) Create ICH7R LSI MegaRAID IDE Driver for Windows Driver DiskC) Create ICH7R LSI MegaRAID IDE Driver for RHE
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-C 6-36.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® 2000/2003 Server OSDuring Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installationTo install the
6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installationFor LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID driver, select LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID.4. Insert the RAID driver disk you cre
ASUS P5MT-C 6-5For Intel® ICH7R SATA RAID controller driver, select Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH7R).6. The Windows® 2000/200
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-C 6-7To verify the RAID controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties
ASUS P5MT-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-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, then
6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.5. When pr
ASUS P5MT-C 6-116.2 LAN driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller drivers.6.2.1 W
6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. Click Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Follow screen instructions to continue installation.6.
ASUS P5MT-C 6-136.3 VGA driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the ATI® RAGE XL Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver.
6-14 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-C 6-156.4 Management applications and utilities installationThe support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, m
6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.4.3 Management Software menuThe Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring ap
AReference informationThis appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
ASUS P5MT-C 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5MT-C motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,
Appendix summaryAASUS P5MT-CA.1 Intel® EM64T ... A-1A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedSt
ASUS P5MT-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: CPU featuresA.2.2 Using the EISTTo use the EIST feature:1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.2. Go to the Advanced Menu
ASUS P5MT-C A-3A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology.•
A-4 Appendix: CPU featuresA.4 Block diagrams
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technologyThe motherboard comes with a 775-pin surfa
ASUS P5MT-C 1-3Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to provide a total solution for your networkin
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 Innovative ASUS featuresCrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from th
2Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes descript
iiE2502Revised Edition V2 March 2006Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and soft
ASUS P5MT-CChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard overview ...
ASUS P5MT-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, or
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationP5MT-CDDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)D
ASUS P5MT-C 2-32.2.3 Motherboard layoutP5MT-C8MbitFlashBIOSSuperI/OPRI_IDE125cm (9.8in)30.5cm (12in)DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_B1
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contentsSlots/Sockets Page1. CPU socket 2-62. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-133. PCI/PCI Express slots 2-1
ASUS P5MT-C 2-5Internal co nne cto rs Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-242. Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-
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-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 100º a
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationThe CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors
ASUS P5MT-C 2-9FastenerMotherboard hole2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed
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2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1/CPU_FAN2.2. Push down two fast
ASUS P5MT-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 connector
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.The narrow end of the groove sh
ASUS P5MT-C 2-132.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.A
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failur
ASUS P5MT-C 2-152.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expa
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard Controller2 — Re-di
ASUS P5MT-C 2-172.5.5 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 2.3 specifica
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You c
ASUS P5MT-C 2-192. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2)These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug to the C
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2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set thi
ASUS P5MT-C 2-216. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN2)These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5753
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information8. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the original
ASUS P5MT-C 2-232.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectorsACT/LINK LED SPE ED LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOFF No link OFF 10 Mb
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. ICH7R Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. The
ASUS P5MT-C 2-253. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. Th
ASUS P5MT-C 2-276. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this conne
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information8. CPU and system fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)The fan connectors support cooling f
ASUS P5MT-C 2-2910. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V2)These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are d
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2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information11. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System pow
3Powering upThis chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
ASUS P5MT-CChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the first time ... 3-13.2 Powering off the computer ...
ASUS P5MT-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 ar
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-CChapter summary44.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...
ASUS P5MT-C 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (B
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-C 4-3A:\>afudos /iP5MT-C.ROM /pbncAMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrend
vi5.3.5 Checking the drives for data consistency ... 5-315.3.6 Deleting a RAID configuration ... 5-345.3.7 Sel
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-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 it
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-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® env
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-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® desktop
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-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 configurationAdvan
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-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 informat
viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con
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-C 4-15PIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Allows the BIOS to automatically
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-C 4-174.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items
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-C 4-19USB Function [8 USB Ports]Allows you to disable or set the USB host controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 US
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-C 4-214.4.4 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.Configure advanced
4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Dis
ASUS P5MT-C 4-23Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial
viiiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating t
4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.6 Onboard Devices ConfigurationConfigure Win627EHF Super IO ChipsetSerial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Addre
ASUS P5MT-C 4-254.4.7 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and
4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM). Selec
ASUS P5MT-C 4-274.5.2 APM ConfigurationAPM ConfigurationRestore on AC Power Loss [Last State]Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Keybo
4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setupOnboardLan Wakeup [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Di
ASUS P5MT-C 4-29CPU 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 hardware mo
4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select ItemEnter Go to Sub-screenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit4.6 Boot menuThe B
ASUS P5MT-C 4-314.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitBoot
4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setupHit ʻDELʼ Message Display [Enabled]When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST
ASUS P5MT-C 4-33After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level (Fu
ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis man
4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the s
ASUS P5MT-C 4-35Exit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you ma
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5RAID supportThis chapter provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard.
ASUS P5MT-CChapter summary55.1 RAID configurations ... 5-15.2 Intel Matrix Storage Manager
ASUS P5MT-C 5-15.1 RAID configurationsThe server system/motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH7R and the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID technology built-
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-C 5-35.2 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID
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-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 value
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