Asus P5MT-C User manual

Motherboard
P5MT-C

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E2502
Revised Edition V2
March 2006
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Contents
Notices ............................................................................................... vii
Safety information .............................................................................viii
About this guide .................................................................................. ix
Typography .......................................................................................... x
P5MT-C specifications summary .......................................................... xi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights ................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1
Onboard LEDs ....................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 Placement direction ................................................ 2-2
2.2.2 Screw holes ............................................................. 2-2
2.2.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-3
2.2.4 Layout Contents ..................................................... 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6
2.3.1 Installing the CPU .................................................... 2-6
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ......................... 2-9
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ................... 2-11
2.4 System memory .................................................................. 2-13
2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-13
2.4.2 Memory Configurations ......................................... 2-13
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-14
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM .................................................. 2-14
2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-15
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-15
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card .............................. 2-15
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ........................................... 2-16
2.5.4 PCI Express x8 slot ............................................... 2-17
2.5.5 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-17
2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-18

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Contents
2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-23
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-23
2.7.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 2-24
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1
3.2 Powering off the computer ................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch ..................... 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-1
4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 4-2
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-5
4.1.4 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-7
4.2 BIOS setup program ............................................................ 4-10
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-11
4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-11
4.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 4-11
4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-12
4.2.5 Sub-menu items .................................................... 4-12
4.2.6 Configuration fields ............................................... 4-12
4.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 4-12
4.2.8 Scroll bar ............................................................... 4-12
4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-12
4.3 Main menu ........................................................................... 4-13
4.3.1 System Time ........................................................ 4-13
4.3.2 System Date ........................................................ 4-13
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ............................................... 4-13
4.3.4 Primary, Third, Fourth Master/Slave ..................... 4-14
4.3.5 IDE Configuration .................................................. 4-15
4.3.6 System Information .............................................. 4-17
4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-18
4.4.1 USB Configuration ................................................. 4-18
4.4.2 MPS Configuration ................................................. 4-19

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4.4.3 Remote Access Configuration ............................... 4-20
4.4.4 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-21
4.4.5 Chipset ................................................................. 4-22
4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................. 4-24
4.4.7 PCI PnP .................................................................. 4-25
4.5 Power Menu ........................................................................ 4-26
4.5.1 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 4-26
4.5.2 APM Configuration ................................................ 4-27
4.5.3 Hardware Monitor .................................................. 4-28
4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-30
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-30
4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-31
4.6.3 Security ................................................................. 4-32
4.7 Exit menu ............................................................................ 4-34
Chapter 5: RAID configuration
5.1 RAID configuration ................................................................ 5-1
5.1.1 RAID definitions ....................................................... 5-1
5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ............................... 5-2
5.1.3 Setting RAID item in BIOS ....................................... 5-2
5.1.4 RAID configuration utility ........................................ 5-2
5.2 Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility .................. 5-3
5.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) .............................. 5-4
5.2.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) ............................ 5-6
5.2.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0 + 1) ...................... 5-7
5.2.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) ................................ 5-8
5.2.5 Deleting a RAID set ............................................... 5-10
5.2.6 Resetting Disks to Non-RAID ................................. 5-11
5.2.7 Exiting the Intel Matrix Storage
Manager utility ...................................................... 5-11
5.2.8 Rebuilding the RAID ............................................... 5-12
5.2.9 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup utility ... 5-13
5.3 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility .................... 5-14
5.3.1 Creating a RAID set ............................................... 5-15
5.3.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration ................ 5-21
5.3.3 Initializing the logical drives .................................. 5-24
5.3.4 Rebuilding failed drives ......................................... 5-29

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5.3.5 Checking the drives for data consistency ............. 5-31
5.3.6 Deleting a RAID configuration ............................... 5-34
5.3.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ............. 5-35
5.3.8 Enabling the WriteCache ....................................... 5-36
5.4 Global Array Manager .......................................................... 5-36
Chapter 6: Driver installation
6.1 RAID driver installation .......................................................... 6-1
6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ..................................... 6-1
6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ........................ 6-3
6.2 LAN driver installation ........................................................ 6-11
6.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server .............................. 6-11
6.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 ................................. 6-12
6.3 VGA driver installation ........................................................ 6-13
6.3.1 Windows® 2000 Server ......................................... 6-13
6.3.2 Windows® 2003 Server ......................................... 6-14
6.3.3 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 ................................. 6-14
6.4 Management applications and utilites installation .............. 6-15
6.4.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 6-15
6.4.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 6-15
6.4.3 Management Software menu ................................ 6-16
6.4.4 Utilities menu ........................................................ 4-16
6.4.5 Contact information .............................................. 4-16
Appendix: Reference information
A.1 Intel® EM64T ......................................................................... A-1
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) .................... A-1
A.2.1 System requirements .............................................. A-1
A.2.2 Using the EIST ......................................................... A-2
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ...................................... A-3
A.4 Block diagram ....................................................................... A-4

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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. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturerʼs instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics
card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes
or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the userʼs authority to operate
this equipment.

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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.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension
cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you
are using, contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact
a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully
read all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product
(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal
waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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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.
• Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing system components. It includes description of
the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 3: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST
messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
• Chapter 4: BIOS setup
Tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Chapter 5: RAID configuration
Provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard.
• Chapter 6: Driver installation
This chapter provides information on RAID and LAN driver installation
for this motherboard.
• Appendix: Reference information
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to
when configuring the motherboard.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and
greater-than sign means that you must
press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must
press the Enter or Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys
simultaneously, the key names are linked
with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> +<Del>
Command Means that you must type the command
exactly as shown, then supply the
required item or value enclosed in
brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
command line: format A:/S
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.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.

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P5MT-C specifications summary
(continued on the next page)
CPU
Chipset
Front Side Bus
Memory
Expansion slots
Storage
Graphics
Dual LAN
USB
Special features
BIOS features
LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium®4/processor
Compatible with Intel® PCG 05B/05A and 04B/04A and
the latest Intel® Smithfield dual-core processor
Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T)
Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)
Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
NorthBridge: Intel® E7230
SouthBridge: Intel® ICH7R
1066/800 MHz
Dual-channel memory architecture
4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered
ECC/non-ECC DDR2-533/667 memory modules
Supports up to 8 GB system memory
1 x PCI Express x8 slot (x8 link, PCI Express 1.0a)
1 x PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link, PCI Express 1.0a)
5 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slots (PCI 2.3)
Intel® ICH7R Southbridge supports:
- 2 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 hard disk drives
- 4 x SATA-300 drives with RAID functionality using
the Intel Matrix Storage Manager [IMSM] (RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 10, and software RAID 5), or the LSI
Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller (RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 10)
ATI® RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller
Dual embedded Broadcom BCM5753 Gigabit LAN
controllers that comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications
Intel ICH7R Southbridge supports:
- 8 USB 2.0 ports (two on the rear panel, three
connectors on the mid-borad for up to 6 additional
ports)
ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS MyLogo2
AMI BIOS, 8 MB FWH, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.3,
ACPI 2.0a

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P5MT-C specifications summary
Rear panel
Internal
connectors
Power
Requirement
Form Factor
Support CD
contents
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x Parallel port
1 x Serial port (COM1)
1 x VGA port
2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
4 x Serial ATA connectors
1 x Hard disk activity LED connector
2 x Front fan connectors
2 x Rear fan connectors
2 x CPU fan connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 x Serial port (COM2)
3 x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports
1 x SMBus header for back-plane
1 x 20-1 pin system panel connector
1 x Serial port (COM2) connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x Ambient thermal sensor connector
SSI power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs)
ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.8 in (30.5 cm x 24.9 cm)
Device drivers
ASUS Live Update utility
ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM)
Anti-virus software
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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

ASUS P5MT-C
Chapter summary 1
1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2

ASUS P5MT-C 1-1
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5MT-C 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.
Motherboard ASUS P5MT-C motherboard
Cables 4 x Serial ATA signal cables
2 x Serial ATA power cables
80-conductor IDE cable
3-in-1 Floppy/Ultra ATA disk drive cable
Accessories I/O shield
Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD
Documentation User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array
(LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land
package. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with
1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard also supports
the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with Intel®
05B/05A or 04B/04A processors. See page 2-6 for details.
Intel® EM64T
The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with the Intel® EM64T
(Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your
computer to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of
system memory for faster and more efficient computing. See the Appendix
for details.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)
The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages
the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core
frequency depending on the CPU loading and system speed or power
requirement. See page 4-22 and the Appendix for details.
Intel® E7230 and Intel® ICH7R chipset
The Intel® E7230 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel® ICH7R (I/O
controller hub) provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard.
The MCH provides the processor, dual-channel DDR2-533/667 memory, and
PCI Express interfaces. The ICH is a new generation server class I/O controller
hub that provides the interface for PCI 2.3, USB 2.0, and SATA among others.
DDR2-667 memory support
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer
rates of up to 667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the
latest server applications. The dual-channel memory architecture doubles
the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance,
eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 10.7 GB/s.
PCI Express™ interface
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect
technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point
serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by
carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible
with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. See page 2-17 for details.

ASUS P5MT-C 1-3
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®
BCM5753 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. The SATA specification
allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced
voltage requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate.
Built-in SATA RAID solution
The Intel® ICH7R allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and software RAID
5 configuration for SATA hard disk drives via the Intel® Matrix Storage
Manager or the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (no RAID 5).
See page 2-25 and Chapter 5 for details.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the
12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is
backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-23 and 2-26 for details.
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond
hardware monitor) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan
rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The
ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for
critical components. See page 4-29 for details.

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features
CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support
CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection
eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-5 for details.
ASUS Smart Fan technology
The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according
to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.
See page 4-29 for details.
ASUS MyLogo2™
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and
add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-31 for
details.

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Hardware
information
This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers
and connectors on the motherboard.

ASUS P5MT-C
Chapter summary 2
2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6
2.4 System memory .................................................................. 2-13
2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-15
2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-18
2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-23