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

5-2 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.1.2 Installing hard disk drivesThe motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set conguration. For optimal performan

ASUS P5BV Series 5-33. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu, then press <Enter>. Re

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 setThe LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create a RAID 0 or

ASUS P5BV Series 5-54. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on screen.3. The ARR

5-6 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5. Press <F10>, select the congurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, the logica

ASUS P5BV Series 5-76. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <Ente

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID conguration10. When nished setting the selected logical drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter&g

ASUS P5BV Series 5-9Using New CongurationWhen a RAID set is already existing, using the New Conguration command erases the existing RAID conguratio

5-10 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 setYou can create a RAID 10 set using four identical hard disk drives.To create a RAID 10 s

ASUS P5BV Series 5-114. Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on screen.5. Pre

xiP5BV Series specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU Chipset Front Side BusMemory Expansion slots *

5-12 Chapter 5: RAID conguration Press <F10> again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to ch

ASUS P5BV Series 5-1310. When nished setting the selected logical drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>.11. Whe

5-14 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID congurationYou can add a new RAID conguration or view an existing conguration usin

ASUS P5BV Series 5-154. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on screen.5. Press

5-16 Chapter 5: RAID conguration8. Follow steps 8 to 12 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Conguration section.9. When prompted, save the con

ASUS P5BV Series 5-175.2.4 Initializing the logical drivesAfter creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may initialize

5-18 Chapter 5: RAID conguration3. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>

ASUS P5BV Series 5-195. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>.Using the Objects commandTo initialize the logical drives using the Objec

5-20 Chapter 5: RAID conguration2. Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>.3. Select the logical drive to initiali

ASUS P5BV Seriies 5-215. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. 6. A pro

xiiP5BV Series specications summary*Specications are subject to change without notice. Special features BIOS features Rear panel

5-22 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.5 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Mana

ASUS P5BV Seriies 5-233. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD.4. When prompt

5-24 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the select

ASUS P5BV Seriies 5-253. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may als

5-26 Chapter 5: RAID congurationUsing the Objects commandTo check data consistency using the Objects command:1. From the Management Menu, select Obj

ASUS P5BV Seriies 5-275.2.7 Deleting a RAID congurationTo delete a RAID conguration:1. From the Management Menu, select Congure > Clear Congu

5-28 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID conguration before you can select th

ASUS P5BV Seriies 5-295.2.9 Enabling the WriteCacheYou may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission performanc

5-30 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows y

ASUS P5BV Series 5-315.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (stripe)To create a RAID 0 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then pr

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

5-32 Chapter 5: RAID conguration6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available

ASUS P5BV Series 5-335.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirror)To create a RAID 1 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then pr

5-34 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 10)To create a RAID 10 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID

ASUS P5BV Series 5-355.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (parity)To create a RAID 5 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then pr

5-36 Chapter 5: RAID conguration4. When the Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to congure as RAID. The S

ASUS P5BV Series 5-375.3.5 Deleting a RAID set2. Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, then press <Del>. This w

5-38 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.3.7 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager utilityTo exit the utility:1. From the utility main menu, selec

ASUS P5BV Series 5-395.3.8 Rebuilding the RAIDThis option is only for the RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 sets.Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID dis

5-40 Chapter 5: RAID conguration4. Exit the RAID conguration utility and reboot the system. 5. Select Start > Programs > Intel Matrix Storag

ASUS P5BV Series 5-415.4 Global Array ManagerYou may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM)

ASUS P5BV SeriesChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package c

5-42 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (P5BV/SAS model only)The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution

ASUS P5BV Series 5-434. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. 5. The Selec

5-44 Chapter 5: RAID conguration6. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IM volume. Use the arrow key to select a d

ASUS P5BV Series 5-458. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add the second disk to the volume.9. When done, press <C> to create the array, then select Sav

5-46 Chapter 5: RAID conguration2. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IME Volume, then press <Enter&g

ASUS P5BV Series 5-474. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume.5. When done, press <C> to create the array, then select Save chang

5-48 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.5.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volumeOverviewThe Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, sup

ASUS P5BV Series 5-494. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IS Volume, then press <Enter>. 5. The C

5-50 Chapter 5: RAID conguration6. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume.7. When done, press <C> to create the array, then selec

ASUS P5BV Series 5-515.5.4 Managing ArraysThe LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to conguring and maintaining IM

ASUS P5BV Series 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5BV Series motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest tech

5-52 Chapter 5: RAID conguration3. The View Existing Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have co

ASUS P5BV Series 5-53Managing hot sparesYou may congure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the IM/IME volume(s). You may crea

5-54 Chapter 5: RAID conguration4. Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to congure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr

ASUS P5BV Series 5-55Activating an arrayIf an array is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the array is considered inactive. Whe

5-56 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.5.5 Viewing SAS topology1. From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. Press <Alt+D> to disp

ASUS P5BV Series 5-57Selecting a boot diskYou can select a boot disk in the SAS Topology screen. This disk is then moved to scan ID 0 on the next boot

5-58 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.5.6 Global PropertiesFrom the Setup Utility screen, press <Alt+N> to enter LSI Logic Conguration, then sele

ASUS P5BV Series 5-59Boot Information Display ModeSets the disk information display mode. Conguration options: [Display adapters & installed devi

5-60 Chapter 5: RAID congurationRestore DefaultsThis option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults.Esc=Exit

6Driver installationThis chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Special features1.4.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technologyThe motherboard comes with a 775-pin surfa

ASUS P5BV SeriesChapter summary66.1 RAID driver installation ... 6-16.2 LAN driver insta

ASUS P5BV Series 6-16.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system

6-2 Chapter 6: Driver installationICH7R INTEL RAID DriverICH7R LSI RAID DriverLSI 1068 SAS Driver

ASUS P5BV Series 6-3Broadcom ASF Firmware Update7. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density oppy disk to the folppy disk drive.8. Pre

6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® 2000/2003 Server OSDuring Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installa

ASUS P5BV Series 6-54. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. Select the RAID controll

6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installationIntel Matrix Storage Select “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH7RDH)” for Intel Matrix

ASUS P5BV Series 6-75. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties.6. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button.7.

6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installationTo verify the RAID controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , the

ASUS P5BV Series 6-9Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0To install the Intel® ICH7R LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® En

ASUS P5BV Series 1-3Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to provide a total solution for your netw

6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the

ASUS P5BV Series 6-116. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select Yes, then install the additional RAID controller drive

6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installationSuSE LinuxTo install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS:1. Boot the system from the SuSE Ins

ASUS P5BV Series 6-134. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. When prompted, select the o

6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.2 LAN driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom BCM5721 LAN controlle

ASUS P5BV Series 6-156.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0Follow these instructions when installing the Broadcom 5721 LAN controller base driver for the

6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.3 VGA driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Graphics driver.6.3.1 Win

ASUS P5BV Series 6-176.3.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 4.0The Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 4.0 operating system automatically recognizes the XGI Graphics dr

6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.4 Management applications and utilities installationThe support CD that came with the motherboard package cont

ASUS P5BV Series 6-196.4.3 Management Software menuThe Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring application. Cli

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introductionDual RAID solutionOnboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID functionality.The Intel® ICH7R al

6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.4.5 Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this info

AReference information This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when conguring the motherboard.

ASUS P5BV SeriesChapter summaryAA.1 P5BV block diagram ...A-1A.2 P5BV / SAS block

ASUS P5BV Series A-1A.1 P5BV block diagramIntel Core™ 2 Duo Intel Xeon 3000/3200PCIE1PCI4PCI5x1x8x4DMIInterfaceICH7RIntel 3200(Bigby-v)800/1066/1333

A-2 Appendix A: Reference informationA.2 P5BV / SAS block diagramIntel Core™ 2 Duo Intel Xeon 3000/3200PCIE1PCI4PCI5x1x8x4DMIInterfaceICH7RIntel 32

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

iiE3399First Edition October 2007Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwar

ASUS P5BV SeriesChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard over

ASUS P5BV Series 2-1Onboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mod

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

ASUS P5BV Series 2-32.2.3 Motherboard layoutP5BV Layout24.5cm (9.6in)30.5cm (12in)DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin mo

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information24.5cm (9.6in)30.5cm (12in)DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64

ASUS P5BV Series 2-52.2.4 Layout contentsRear panel connectors Page1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-222. LAN (RJ-45) port for ASMB 3-iKVM 2-223. LA

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

ASUS P5BV Series 2-73. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forenger to a 1

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationThe CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors

ASUS P5BV Series 2-92.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan as

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1.2. Push down two fasteners at

ASUS P5BV Series 2-112.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the conn

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modu

ASUS P5BV Series 2-13Recommended memory congurations Mode Single channel Dual channel Dual channel mode interleave

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.3 Installing a DIMMTo install a DIMM:1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.2. Ali

ASUS P5BV Series 2-152.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function0 - System Timer1 - Standard 101/102-Key or Micros

ASUS P5BV Series 2-17Description INTA IN T B INTC INTD R E Q # GNT# PCIE1 PIRQA# PCIX2 PIRQA# PIRQB# PIRQC# PIRQD REQ2

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.5 PCI /PCI-X slotsThe PCI and PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other ca

ASUS P5BV Series 2-192.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CM

ivContents2.6 Jumpers ... 2-192.7 Connectors ...

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (For P5BV only)This jumper allows you to select the RAID congurat

ASUS P5BV Series 2-214. 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 pl

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors18 56 42731. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2.

ASUS P5BV Series 2-232.7.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)This connector is for the provided Floppy Disk Drive

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. ICH7R primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ult

ASUS P5BV Series 2-253. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. Th

ASUS P5BV Series 2-276. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2-Optional)This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1)These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The powe

ASUS P5BV Series 2-299. Chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1 and CPU_FAN1)The fan connectors support c

vContents4.4.1 USB Conguration ... 4-144.4.2 Remote Access Conguration ...

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information®P5BVP5BV TPM ConnectorTPM13.3VAD0PWRDW#AD1AD2SERIRQ#CLKRUN#NCGNDPCICLKFRAME#NCPCIRST#AD3GND3.3VSBGNDNCNC10. TPM

ASUS P5BV Series 2-31®P5BVP5BV Auxiliary Panel ConnectorAUX_PANEL1I2CDATA1LOCATORLED1++5VSBLOCATORLED1-LAN1_LINKACTLED-LOCATORBTN#LAN1_LINKACTLED+GND+

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware informationThe system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection.12. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)This co

ASUS P5BV Series 2-3314. SAS connector (blue, 7-pin SAS1, SAS2, SAS3, SAS4, SAS5, SAS6, SAS7, SAS8) (For P5BV/SAS model only)This motherboard comes

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information15. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (8-pin SGPIO1, SGPIO2) (For P5BV/SAS model only)These connector

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

ASUS P5BV SeriesChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Powering off the c

ASUS P5BV Series 3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switch

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

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

vi5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 10) ... 5-345.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) ...

Chapter summary4ASUS P5BV Series4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS P5BV Series 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output Syst

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

ASUS P5BV Series 4-32. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.3. Boot t

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

ASUS P5BV Series 4-54.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le whe

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility d

ASUS P5BV Series 4-74.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congurationA

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main s

ASUS P5BV Series 4-94.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system info

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

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There i

ASUS P5BV Series 4-11PIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Congur

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setupConfigure SATA as [IDE]Sets the conguration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Conguration o

ASUS P5BV Series 4-134.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

ASUS P5BV Series 4-15The following items appear only when USB Functions item is set to [Enabled].USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]Allows you to enable or d

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.2 Remote Access CongurationRemote Access [Disabled]Enables or disables the remote access feature. Conguration option

ASUS P5BV Series 4-17v02.58(C)Copyright1985-2007,AmericanMegatrends,Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY AdvancedTrusted ComputingTCG/TPMsupport [No]4

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSelect MPS Revvision.BIOS SETUP UTILITY AdvancedMPSCongurationMPSRevision [1.4]4.4.4 MPS CongurationMPS Revisio

ASUS P5BV Series 4-19Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for C

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

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupNorthBridge Conguration The NorthBridge Conguration menu allows you to change the Northbridge related settings. Select Scr

ASUS P5BV Series 4-21DRAM Frequency [Auto]When Congure DRAM Timing by SPD is enabled, you are not allowed change the setting of this item. The mother

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSouthBridge Conguration The SouthBridge Conguration menu allows you to change the Southbridge related settings.BIOS SETUP

ASUS P5BV Series 4-234.4.7 Onboard Devices CongurationThe Onboard Devices Conguration menu allows you to change the onboard devices settings. Selec

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.8 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes settin

ASUS P5BV Series 4-254.5 Power CongurationThe Power Conguration menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Managem

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10SaveandExitESCExitv02.58(C)Copyright1985-2007,American

ASUS P5BV Series 4-274.5.2 Hardware MonitorRTC Alarm Date [15]To set the alarm date, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU_FAN1 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] FRNT_FAN1/2/3 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] REAR FAN1 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]The onboard hardw

ASUS P5BV Series 4-294.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display

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

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10SaveandExitESCExitAllows

ASUS P5BV Series 4-31Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Con

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setupIf you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers”

ASUS P5BV Series 4-332. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or d

ASUS P5BV Series 4-35When a conrmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to discard the changes, and load the previously saved set

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

5RAID congurationThis chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.

ASUS P5BV SeriesChapter summary55.1 Setting up RAID ...... 5-15.2 LSI Logic Em

ASUS P5BV Series 5-15.1 Setting up RAIDThe server system/motherboard comes with Intel® ICH7R chipset.The Intel® ICH7R Soutbridge chip comes with the