P5BV P5BV/SAS Motherboard P5BV Series
E3399 First Edition October 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Notices......................................................................................................... vii Safety information..................................................................................... viii About this guide.......................................................................................... ix P5BV Series specifications summary........................................................ xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!..........................
Contents 2.6 2.7 Jumpers....................................................................................... 2-19 Connectors.................................................................................. 2-22 2.7.1 2.7.2 Rear panel connectors................................................... 2-22 Internal connectors........................................................ 2-23 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 3.2 Starting up for the first time.........................................................
Contents 4.4.1 USB Configuration......................................................... 4-14 4.4.3 Trusted Computing......................................................... 4-17 4.4.2 4.4.4 4.4.5 4.4.6 4.4.7 4.5 4.6 4.4.8 MPS Configuration......................................................... 4-18 CPU Configuration......................................................... 4-18 Chipset Configuration.................................................... 4-20 Onboard Devices Configuration............
5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 10)................................. 5-34 5.3.5 Deleting a RAID set....................................................... 5-37 5.3.4 5.3.6 5.3.7 5.3.8 5.4 5.5 5.3.9 Creating a RAID 5 set (parity)........................................ 5-35 Resetting Disks to Non-RAID......................................... 5-38 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager utility........... 5-38 Rebuilding the RAID......................................................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information Electrical safety • • • • • • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER / WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
P5BV Series specifications summary 1 x LGA775 socket Supports Intel Core™ 2 Duo series Supports Dual-Core Intel Xeon 3000 series Supports Quad-Core Intel Xeon 3200 series Supports Dual-Core/Quad-Core Chipset NorthBridge: Intel® 3200 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) SouthBridge: Intel® ICH7R Front Side Bus 800 / 1066 / 1333 MHz Memory Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered ECC / non-ECC DDR2-667 / 800 memory modules Supports up to 8 GB system memo
P5BV Series specifications summary Special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 Smart Fan BIOS Recovery ASWM2.0 MyLogo2 BIOS features AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.5, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a Rear panel 1 x PS / 2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS / 2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 2.
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Serial number label....................................................................... 1-1 1.2 1.4 Package contents.......................................................................... 1-1 Special features.............................................................................
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5BV Series motherboard! 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. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items.
1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket that supports Intel Core™ 2 Duo, Intel Xeon 3000/3200 series Dual-Core/ Quad-Core processors with 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper‑Threading Technology and is fully compatible with Intel® O6, 05B/05A or 04B/04A processors. See page 2-6 for details.
Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to provide a total solution for your networking needs. The onboard Broadcom 5721 Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI Express interface and could achieve network throughput close to Gigabit bandwidth. See page 2-23 for details. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the Intel® ICH7R.
Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID functionality. The Intel® ICH7R allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 for four SATA connectors. The LSISAS1068 is an eight-port, 3.0 Gbit/s SAS/SATA controller that is compliant with the Fusion-MPT™ architecture, and supports the Integrated RAID™ solution.
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.
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed...................................................................... 2-1 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................... 2-8 2.2 2.4 Motherboard overview.................................................................. 2-2 System memory.......................................................................... 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots........................................................................... 2-17 2.
2.1 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 a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
2.2 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 ATX 2.2 compliant chassis. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to the motherboard components. 2.2.
2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) ATX12V1 EATXPWR1 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ISL 6312 LAN_USB12 COM1 LGA775 Intel 3200 MCH ® CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power P5BV CPU_FANSET1 DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN2 DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) FRNT_FAN1 DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) CPU_FAN1 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN1 PCIE1 30.
.5cm (9.6in) ATX12V1 EATXPWR1 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ISL 6312 LAN_USB12 COM1 LGA775 Intel 3200 MCH ® CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power P5BV/SAS CPU_FANSET1 DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN2 DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) FRNT_FAN1 DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) CPU_FAN1 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN1 PCIE1 30.
2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Sockets 1. 2. 3. CPU socket DDR2 DIMM slots PCI/PCI Express slots Jumpers 1. 2. 3. 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1)) (For P5BV only) Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Fan mode setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SET1 and CHAFAN_SET1) Rear panel connectors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. PS/2 mouse port (green) LAN (RJ-45) port for ASMB 3-iKVM LAN (RJ-45) port 1 LAN (RJ-45) port 2 VGA port Serial (COM1) port USB 2.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 in the 775-land package. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. 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 shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab A B Load lever To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. PnP cap Load plate 4B 4. 5. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B).
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! 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
2.3.2 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. • When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. • Your Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.
2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. A B B A A B B A 1 1 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. ® P5BV CPU_FAN1 FAN PWM FANPWR1 GND P5BV CPU Fan Connector 2-10 • 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.
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 2. 3. 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B B A A B A B Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 ® P5BV DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 128 Pins 112 Pins P5BV 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.4.
Recommended memory configurations Mode Single channel mode Number of memories 1 1 Dual channel interleaved mode 2 4* Dual channel asymmetic mode 3 4* DIMM socket DIMM_A1 V V V DIMM_A2 V V V V V DIMM_B1 V V DIMM_B2 V V V V V • When the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel is the same (A1+A2=B1+B2), the system will run in Dual Channel Interleaved mode which provides optimum performance.
2.4.3 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. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2.4.
2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage to the motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
2.5.
PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments Description INTA INTB INTC INTD REQ# GNT# PCIE1 PIRQA# PCIX2 PIRQA# PIRQB# PIRQC# PIRQD REQ2# GNT2# PCIX3 PIRQB# PIRQC# PIRQD# PIRQA# REG0 GNT0 PCI4 PIRQG# PIRQH# PIRQE# PIRQF# REG0 GNT0 PCI5 PIRQH# PIRQE# PIRQF# PIRQG# REG1 GNT1 Onboard USB Controller1 PIRQH# Onboard USB Controller2 PIRQD# Onboard USB Controller3 PIRQC# Onboard USB2.
2.5.5 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 2.2/PCI-X specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a 32-bit PCI slot.
2.6 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
2. RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (For P5BV only) This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays. Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you want to use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (default); otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. ® P5BV RAID_SEL1 2 3 1 2 LSI RAID ROM (Default) INTEL RAID ROM P5BV RAID_SEL1 Setting 3.
4. Fan mode setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SET1 and CHAFAN_SET1) These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug to the CPU fan or Chasis fan connectors Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 Short PWM mode if you are using a 4-pin fan cable plug, or to pins 2‑3 Short DC mode if you are using a 3-pin plug.
2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 8 2 7 6 5 4 3 P5BV 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port For ASMB 3-iKVM. 4. LAN (RJ-45) port1. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port2. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
2.7.2 1. Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for the provided Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ® P5BV FLOPPY1 PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
2. ICH7R primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive).
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configuration using the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology or RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1 configuration using the LSI MegaRAID® utility embedded in the Intel® ICH7R Southbridge.
4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SCSI connectors or the SATA connectors cause this LED to light up. HDLED1 ® 1 NC ADD_IN_CARD_ACT# ADD_IN_CARD_ACT# NC P5BV P5BV Card Activity LED Connector 5. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports.
6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2-Optional) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® COM2 P5BV PIN 1 P5BV ATX COM Port Connector The Serial port module is purchased separately. 7. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) The fan connector supports cooling fan of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 2.1 A ~ 4.44 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V.
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that provides a minimum power of 450 W is recommended for a fullyconfigured system.
9. Chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1 and CPU_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
10. TPM connector (20- pin TPM) This connector is used to connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Card. You need to install ASUS TPM card to use this feature function. GND 2-30 PCICLK FRAME# PCIRST# AD3 3.3V AD0 NC 3.
11. System panel auxiliary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector supports several server system functions. AUX_PANEL1 ® NC I2CCLK1 P5BV 2 2 GND I2CDATA1 +5VSB LAN1_LINKACTLEDLAN1_LINKACTLED+ LAN2_LINKACTLED+ LAN2_LINKACTLED- 1 +5VSB P5BV Auxiliary Panel Connector 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. CASEOPEN GND LOCATORLED1+ LOCATORLED1LOCATORBTN# GND LOCAT ORLED2LOCATORLED2+ PIN1 3 4 5 4 Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable.
12. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. 2. Message LED (Brown 2-pin MLED) This connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED.
13. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1 connector) (For P5BV/SAS model only) This connector is for the front panel LED port indicator that shows the SAS HDD status. ® P5BV/SAS FLT_LED0 FLT_LED1 FLT_LED2 FLT_LED3 GND FLT_LED4 FLT_LED5 FLT_LED6 FLT_LED7 SASLED1 ACT_LED0 ACT_LED1 ACT_LED2 ACT_LED3 ACT_LED4 ACT_LED5 ACT_LED6 ACT_LED7 P5BV/SAS SASLED Connectors PIN1 14.
15. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (8-pin SGPIO1, SGPIO2) (For P5BV/SAS model only) These connectors are used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID SAS LED.
This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
Chapter summary 3.1 3.2 3 Starting up for the first time......................................................... 3-1 Powering off the computer...........................................................
3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 2. 4. 5. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor c. System power b. 6. 7.
3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Server 2000: 1. 2. 3. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® Server 2003: 1. 2. 3. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS............................................. 4-1 4.3 Main menu................................................................................... 4-13 4.5 Power Configuration................................................................... 4-27 4.2 4.4 4.6 4.7 BIOS setup program................................................................... 4-10 Advanced menu..........................................................................
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. 2. • Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1024 KB free space to save the file.
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. 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. 2. 3. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5BV.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 ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash ....
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare a floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk.
4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS”. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [02:55:45] [Fri 02/01/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 IDE Configuration : : : : : : [Not [Not [Not [Not [Not [Not System Information Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Use [ENTER]. [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time [11:10:19] System Date [Tue 01/01/2002] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.
4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 IDE Configuration : : : : : : [11:10:19] [Fri 02/01/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in.
4.3.4 SATA4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press to display the IDE device information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Primary IDE Master Device : Not Detected Select the type of device connected to the system.
PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.
Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, set this item to [IDE].
4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AMIBIOS Version Build Date : 0104 : 09/21/07 Processor Type Speed Count : NREL(R) CORE(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHZ : 1866MHz : 2 System Memory Usable Size : 512MB +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
4.4 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. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit Configure the USB support.
The following items appear only when USB Functions item is set to [Enabled]. USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB. The AUTO option disables legacy support if there is no USB device connected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB2.0 Controller mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to select the USB2.0 controller mode.
4.4.2 Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options.
Terminal Type [ANSI] Allows you to select the target terminal type. Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/ VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Media Type [Serial] Allows you to select the media for console redirection.
4.4.4 MPS Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced MPS Configuration MPS Revision [1.4] Select MPS Revvision. MPS Revision [1.4] Allows you to select MPS revision. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] 4.4.5 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version:3D.06 Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz Frequency : 1.
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function: [Enabled] When enabled and CPU support this function, this function will work. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] When disabled, forces the XD feature flag to always return to 0.
4.4.6 Chipset Configuration The Chipset Configuration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Configure North Bridge features North Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
DRAM Frequency [Auto] When Configure DRAM Timing by SPD is enabled, you are not allowed change the setting of this item. The motherboard automatically sets the DDR operating frequency according to the DRAM SPD. When Configure DRAM Timing by SPD is disabled, this item allows you to set the DDR operating frequency manually.
SouthBridge Configuration The SouthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Southbridge related settings. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY South Bridge Chipset Configuration SMBUS Controller [Enabled] SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width [1 to 2 seconds] ASF Suppot [Enabled] Options Enabled Disabled SMBUS Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable SMBUS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width [1 to 2 seconds ] Allows you to select SLP_S4# Min.
4.4.7 Onboard Devices Configuration The Onboard Devices Configuration menu allows you to change the onboard devices settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Win83627EHG-A Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] PCIE LAN-5721A LAN5721A Boot ROM PCIE LAN-5721B LAN5721B Boot ROM [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Addresses.
4.4.8 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. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
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. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly.
4.5.1 APM Configuration Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Resume On Ring Power On PME# Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] to select whether or not to restart the system after AC power loss. +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
The following items appear only when the Resume On RTC Alarm item is set to Enabled. RTC Alarm Date [15] To set the alarm date, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection. Configuration options: [Everyday] [1] [2] [3]...[31] RTC Alarm Hour [12] To set the alarm hour, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection. Configuration options: [00] [01] [02] [03]...
CPU_FAN1 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] FRNT_FAN1/2/3 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] REAR FAN1 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, front, and rear fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Smart FAN Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable ASUS Smart FAN feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation.
4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For ‘F1’ If Error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
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 [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options.
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. 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.
2. 3. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility.
4.7 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. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to discard the changes, and load the previously saved settings. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press to return to the Exit menu. Load Setup Defaults Select this option then press to load the optimized settings for each of the Setup menu items. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to load the default settings.
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This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
Chapter summary 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5 Setting up RAID............................................................................. 5-1 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (P5BV model only)........................................................................ 5-3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility................. 5-30 Global Array Manager................................................................. 5-41 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (P5BV/SAS model only)..............
5.1 Setting up RAID The server system/motherboard comes with Intel® ICH7R chipset. The Intel® ICH7R Soutbridge chip comes with the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID and the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. These utilities allow you to configure and IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. For P5BV/SAS only: LSI SAS1068 PCI-X eight-port, 3.0 Gbit/s SAS/SATA controller supports eight additional SAS/SATA hard drives that allows you to leave the Integrated RAID configuration. 5.1.
5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. 2. 3. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to the SATA connector on the motherboard.
5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (P5BV model only) 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 Southbridge chip. To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: 1. 2. 3. Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives.
Menu Description Configure Allows you to create RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using the Easy Configuration or the New Configuration command.
3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. 4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen.
5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . Press again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters.
6. 7. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . Select the RAID level from the menu, then press . You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. 8. 9. When creating a RAID 1 set, select DWC from the Logical Drive menu, then press . When creating a RAID 0 set, proceed to step 10. Select On to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, then press . Enabling DWC can improve the performance, but with the risk of data loss.
10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . 11. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . 12. Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives. 13. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu.
Using New Configuration When a RAID set is already existing, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration. To create a RAID set using the New Configuration option: 1. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use the arrow keys to select New Configuration, then press . 3.
5.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set You can create a RAID 10 set using four identical hard disk drives. To create a RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration option: 1. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press . 3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive(s) you want to include in the RAID set, then press .
4. Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press , select the configurable array, then press .
6. 7. Press again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . Select RAID 10 from the menu, then press . You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set. 8. 9. 5-12 Select DWC from the Logical Drive menu, then press . Select On to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, then press .
10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . 11. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu.
5.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use the arrow keys to select View/Add Configuration, then press . 3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports.
4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . 6. Press again, and select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press .
8. 9. Follow steps 8 to 12 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu. 10. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section to add the new RAID configuration.
5.2.4 Initializing the logical drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the logical drive using the Initialize command: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Initialize, then press . 2. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to initialize.
3. When prompted, press the to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press . You may also press to initialize the drive without confirmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive. 4. 5-18 A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization.
5. When initialization is completed, press . Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the Objects command: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Objects, then press .
5-20 2. Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press . 3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Logical Drives sub‑menu, then press . 4. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press to start initialization.
5. When prompted, press the to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press . 6. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization. 7. When initialization is completed, press .
5.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive: 5-22 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Rebuild, then press . 2. The PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, then press .
3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press . The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD. 4. When prompted, press to to rebuild the drive. 5. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue.
5.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logical drive. The utility can automatically detect and/or detect and correct any differences in data redundancy depending on the selected option in the Objects > Adapter menu. The Check Consistency command is available only for logical drives included in a RAID 1 set. Using the Check Consistency To check data consistency using the Check Consistency command: 5-24 1.
3. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press . You may also press to check the drive consistency. A progress bar appears on screen. 4. 5. While checking the disk consistency, press to display the following options. • Stop • Continue - Continues the consistency check. • Abort - Stops the consistency check.
Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects command: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5-26 From the Management Menu, select Objects, then select Logical Drive from the menu. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive you want to check, then press . Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, then press . When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the drive. When checking is complete, press any key to continue.
5.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, then press . 2. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Clear Configuration? dialog box, then press . 3. The utility clears the current array. Press any key to continue.
5.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. Refer to the Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration section for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set: 5-28 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Select Boot Drive, then press . 2. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select the bootable logical drive from the list, then press . 3.
5.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache You may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. To enable WriteCache: 1. 2. 3. From the Management Menu, select Objects > Adapter, then press to display the adapter properties. Select WriteCache, then press to turn the option On (enabled).
5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 10), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM utility: 1. Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives. 3. During POST, press + to display the utility main menu. 2. Turn on the system.
5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (stripe) To create a RAID 0 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB 0.0 GB [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]- 2.
6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press . The available stripe size values range from 8 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. TIP: We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. 8. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want, then press . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
5.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirror) To create a RAID 1 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Volume1 RAID1(Mirror) Select Disks N/A XX.X GB [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]- 2.
5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 10) To create a RAID 10 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Volume10 RAID10(RAID0+1) Select Disks 128KB XXX.
8. Press when the Create Volume item is highlighted. This warning message appears. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 5.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) To create a RAID 5 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.
4. When the Disks item is highlighted, press to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. The SELECT DISKS screen appears. [ SELECT DISKS ] Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB NonRAID Disk 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB NonRAID Disk [↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection 5. 6. Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the drive you want to set, then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive.
5.3.5 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume, then press to display this screen. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.
5.3.6 Resetting Disks to Non-RAID 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. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID, then press to display this screen. [ RESET RAID DATA ] Resetting RAID data will remove internal RAID structures from the selected RAID disks. By removing these structures, the drive will revert back to a non-RAID disk.
5.3.8 Rebuilding the RAID This option is only for the RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 sets. Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID array failed, the system displays the status of the RAID volume as “Degraded” during POST. You can rebuild the RAID array with other installed non-RAID disks. To rebuild the RAID with other non-RAID disk: 1. At the prompt, press + to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID configuration. 2.
4. Exit the RAID configuration utility and reboot the system. 5. Select Start > Programs > Intel Matrix Storage > Intel Matrix Storage Console or click the Intel Matrix Storage Manager tray icon to load the Intel Matrix Stroage Manager utility. 6. From the View menu, select Advanced Mode to display the details of the Intel Matrix Storage Console. 7. From the Volumes view option, select RAID volume to view the rebuilding status. When finished, the status is changed to “Normal”.
5.4 Global Array Manager You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM) application. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD. Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details.
5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (P5BV/SAS model only) The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to allows you to create the following RAID set(s) from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller: • RAID 1 (Integrated Mirroring) • RAID 0 (Integrated Striping) • RAID 1E (Integrated Mirroring Enhanced) 5.5.1 Integrated Mirroring Overview The Integrated Mirroring (IM) feature supports simultaneous mirrored volumes with two disks (IM).
3. The following screen appears. Select a channel and press to enter the setup. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter PCI PCI PCI PCI FW Revision Status BUS Dev Fnc Slot 03 00 00 1.15.00.00-IR Disabled SAS1068 05 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Boot Order 0 Ins/Del = Alter Boot List The numbers of the channel depend on the controller. 4. The Adapter Properties screen appears.
6. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IM volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or . You may also specify the Hot Spare disk here. Select the disk, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column, then press <+>, <->, or . LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.
7. A confirmation screen appears. Press to keep existing data on the first disk. If you choose this option, data on the first disk will be mirrored on the second disk that you will add to the volume later. Make sure the data you want to mirror is on the first disk. Press to overwrite any data and create the new IM array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Create New Array Type -- SAS1068 M - Keep existing data, migrate to an IM array.
5.5.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced To create an IME volume: 1. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press . LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter SAS1068 PCI Slot 00 PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 05.03.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.
3. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IME volume. Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to eight disks, or seven mirrored disks plus a hot spare disk. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or . You may also specify the Hot Spare disk here. Select the disk, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column, then press <+>, <->, or .
5.5.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume Overview The Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, supporting volumes with two to eight disks. You may combine an IS volume with an IM or IME volume. Creating Integrated Striping volumes DO NOT combine Serial ATA and SAS disk drives in one volume. To create an IS volume: 1. 2. Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. During POST, press to enter the SAS configuration utility. LSI Logic Corp.
4. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IS Volume, then press . LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Select New Array Type -- SAS1068 Create IM Volume Create Integrated Mirror Array of 2 disks plus an optional hot spare. Data on the primary disk may be migrated. Create IME Volume Create Integrated Mirrored Enhanced Array of 3 to 8 disks including an optional hot spare.
6. 7. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume. When done, press to create the array, then select Save changes then exit this menu. Create and save new array? Cancel Exit Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot 9. The utility creates the array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Processing...
5.5.4 Managing Arrays The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to configuring and maintaining IM and IME volumes. Refer to this section to view volume properties, manage the hot spare disk, synchronize the array, activate the array, and delete the array. Viewing volume properties To view volume properties: 1. On the main menu, select RAID Properties. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.
3. The View Existing Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. if you created more than one array, you may view the next array by pressing . LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.
Managing hot spares You may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the IM/ IME volume(s). You may create the hot spare disk at the same time you create the IM/IME volume. Refer to this section when adding a hot spare disk on an existing volume. If a disk on an IM/IME volume fails, the utility automatically rebuilds the failed disk data on the hot spare. When the failed disk is replaced, the utility assigns the replacement as the new hot spare. To create a hot spare: 1. 2.
4. Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press <+>, <->, or . The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. Press to commit the changes. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.
Activating an array If an array is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the array is considered inactive. When you add the array back to the system, you may reactivate the array. To activate the array: 1. From the Manage Array screen, select Activate Array, then press . LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.
5.5.5 1. Viewing SAS topology From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter SAS1068 PCI Slot 00 PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 05.03.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.
Selecting a boot disk You can select a boot disk in the SAS Topology screen. This disk is then moved to scan ID 0 on the next boot, and remains at this position. This makes it easier to set BIOS boot device options and to keep the boot device constant during device additions and removals. There can be only one boot disk. Follow these steps to select a boot disk: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In the SAS BIOS CU, select an adapter from the Adapter List. Select the SAS Topology option.
5.5.6 Global Properties From the Setup Utility screen, press to enter LSI Logic Configuration, then select Global Properties. The Global Properties menu allows you to change related settings. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter PCI PCI PCI PCI FW Revision Status BUS Dev Fnc Slot 03 00 00 1.15.00.
Boot Information Display Mode Sets the disk information display mode. Configuration options: [Display adapters & installed devices] [Display minimal information] [Display adapters and all devices] [Display adapters only] LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.
Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
Chapter summary 6 6.1 RAID driver installation................................................................ 6-1 6.3 VGA driver installation............................................................... 6-13 6.2 6.4 LAN driver installation................................................................ 6-11 Management applications and utilities installation.................
6.1 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. 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk You may have to use another system to create the RAID driver disk from the system/motherboard support CD or from the Internet.
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Broadcom ASF Firmware Update 7. 8. 9. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the folppy disk drive. Press . Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk.
6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS During Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® 2000/2003 Server installation CD. The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup starts. 2. Press when the message “Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...” appears at the bottom of the screen. 3.
4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press . LSI Logic SATA RAID Select “LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID” for Windows 2000 or 32bit Windows 2003 Server OS from the list, then press . For 64bit Windows 2003 Server OS, please select “LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID ( Intel IA32E )” item.
Intel Matrix Storage Select “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH7RDH)” for Intel Matrix Storage RAID mode from the list, then press . If you configured SATA as AHCI Mode in the BIOS setup utility of IDE Configuration, first install the Intel SATA AHCI Driver during windows setup. Then, select the “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA AHCI Controller (Desktop ICH7RDH)” from the list. Refer to section “6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk” to create the Intel SATA Driver for windows system. 6. 7.
To an existing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS To install the RAID controller driver on an existing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. Restart the computer, then log in with Administrator privileges. 3. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the menu. 2. 4. 5. Windows® automatically detects the RAID controller and displays a New Hardware Found window. Click Cancel.
To verify the RAID controller driver installation: 1. 2. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. 3. Click the “+” sign before the item SCSI and RAID controllers. The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID or Intel® 8201 GR/GH SATA RAID items should appear. 4. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select Properties from the menu. 5. 6. 6- Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the menu.
Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 To install the Intel® ICH7R LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press .
6-10 3. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press 4. Select fd0 using the key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press to move the cursor to OK, then press .
5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. 6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select Yes, then install the additional RAID controller drivers. 7. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation.
SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 1. Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. 3. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press . 2. Select Installation from the Boot Options menu, then press . For SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 SP1 operating system, do not use OS bundled driver, otherwise your computer may become unstable due to OS limitation.
4. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system.
6.2 LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom BCM5721 LAN controller driver. 6.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server To install the Broadcom BCM5721 LAN controller driver on a Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. 2. 6-14 Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
6.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 Follow these instructions when installing the Broadcom 5721 LAN controller base driver for the Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system. Building the driver Install first the Kernel Development tools before building the driver from the TAR file. To build the driver from the TAR file: 1. Create a directory and extract the TAR files: tar xvzf bcm5700-.tar.gz 2. Build the driver bcm5700.
6.3 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Graphics driver. 6.3.1 Windows® 2003 Server You need to manually install the XGI Graphics driver on a Windows® 2003 Server operating system. To install the XGI Graphicsdriver: 1. 2. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
4. The XGI VOLARI Z9s window appears. Click Next. Follow screen instructions to complete installation. 6.3.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 4.0 The Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 4.0 operating system automatically recognizes the XGI Graphics driver during system installation. There is no need to install an additional driver(s) to support the onboard VGA.
6.4 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 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.
6.4.3 Management Software menu The Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring application. Click on an item to install. 6.4.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on an item to install.
6.4.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
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