Asus P5BV-C User Manual

MotherboardP5BV-C SeriesP5BV-C/4LP5BV-C

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5-4 Chapter 5: Driver installation5.2.1 Creating a RAID set (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID10, or RAID 5)To create a RAID set:1. From the utility menu bar,

ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-53. In the RAID Level item, select the RAID set, then press <Enter>. This conrmation screen appears. Press [Next], and th

5-6 Chapter 5: Driver installation5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows

ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-75.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (stripe)To create a RAID 0 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then p

5-8 Chapter 5: Driver installation6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The availabl

ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-95.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirror)To create a RAID 1 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then p

5-10 Chapter 5: Driver installation5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 10)To create a RAID 10 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAI

ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-115.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (parity)To create a RAID 5 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then

5-12 Chapter 5: Driver installation4. When the Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to congure as RAID. The

ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-135.3.5 Deleting a RAID set2. Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, then press <Del>. This

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

5-14 Chapter 5: Driver installation5.3.7 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager utilityTo exit the utility:1. From the utility main menu, select

ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-155.3.8 Rebuilding the RAIDThis option is only for the RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 sets.Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID d

5-16 Chapter 5: Driver installation4. Exit the RAID conguration utility and reboot the system. 5. Select Start > Programs > Intel Matrix

ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-175.4 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (for P5BV-C / 4L only)The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows

5-18 Chapter 5: Driver installation5.4.1 Creating a RAID setThe LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 se

ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-19Using Easy CongurationTo create a RAID set using the Easy Conguration option:1. From the utility main menu, highlight Congu

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

ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-216. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <E

5-22 Chapter 5: Driver installation10. When nished setting the selected logical drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Ente

ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-23When a RAID set is already existing, using the New Conguration command erases the existing RAID conguration data. If you do n

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

5-24 Chapter 5: Driver installation5.4.2 Adding or viewing a RAID congurationYou can add a new RAID conguration or view an existing conguration us

ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-254. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on screen.5. Pres

5-26 Chapter 5: Driver installation6. Follow steps 6 to 7 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Conguration section.7. Select Size from the Logica

ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-275.4.3 Initializing the logical drivesAfter creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may initializ

5-28 Chapter 5: Driver installation3. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter&g

ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-295. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>.Using the Objects commandTo initialize the logical drives using the Obj

5-30 Chapter 5: Driver installation2. Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>.3. Select the logical drive to initia

ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-315. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may

5-32 Chapter 5: Driver installation5.4.4 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild or Objects comman

ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-333. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD.4. When promp

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

5-34 Chapter 5: Driver installation5.4.5 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the sele

ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-353. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press <Enter>. Yo

5-36 Chapter 5: Driver installationUsing the Objects commandTo check data consistency using the Objects command:1. From the Management Menu, select O

ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-375.4.6 Deleting a RAID congurationTo delete a RAID conguration:1. From the Management Menu, select Congure > Clear Cong

5-38 Chapter 5: Driver installation5.4.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID conguration before you can select

ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-395.4.8 Enabling the WriteCacheYou may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission performan

5-40 Chapter 5: Driver installation

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

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

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

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

6-2 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® 2000/2003 Server OSDuring Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installa

ASUS P5BV-C Series 6-34. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. Select the RAID contro

6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installationIntel Matrix Storage Select “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH7RDH)” for Intel Matrix Storage

ASUS P5BV-C Series 6-55. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties.6. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button.7

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

ASUS P5BV-C Series 6-7Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0To install the Intel® ICH7R LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat®

6-8 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-C Series 6-96. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select Yes, then install the additional RAID controller driv

6-10 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-C Series 6-114. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. When prompted, select the

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

6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.2 LAN driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Marvell® 88E8056 LAN controlle

ASUS P5BV-C Series 6-136.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0Follow these instructions when installing the Marvell® 88E8056 LAN controller base driver fo

6-14 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-C Series 6-15The VGA server does not obtain the authorization from Microsoft® WHQL 2003, but it supports Microsoft® Windows® 2003 Server.6.

6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.4 Management applications and utilities installationThe support CD that came with the motherboard package cont

ASUS P5BV-C Series 6-176.4.3 Management Software menuThe Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring application. C

6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.4.5 Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this info

ASUS P5BV-C Series 6-19

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

ASUS P5BV-C SeriesChapter summaryAA.1 P5BV-C series block diagram ...A-1A.2 P5BV-C / 4L series bl

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

ASUS P5BV-C Series A-1A.1 P5BV-C block diagramConroe/Kentsfield/Wolfdale/YorkfieldPCIE1PCI4PCI5x1x8x4DMIInterfaceICH7RBigby-V800/1066/1333 FSBx1DDR2-

A-2 Appendix A: Reference informationA.2 P5BV-C / 4L block diagramConroe/Kentsfield/Wolfdale/YorkfieldPCIE1PCI4PCI5x8DMIInterfaceICH7RBigby-V800/1066

ASUS P5BV-C Series 1-3PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PC

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 Innovative ASUS featuresCrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from th

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

iiE3351First Edition September 2007Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softw

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

ASUS P5BV-C 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 m

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

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware informationP5BV-C/4L Layout24.5cm (9.6in)30.5cm (12in)DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-52.2.4 Layout contentsRear panel connectors Page1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-222. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-223. USB 2

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

ASUS P5BV-C 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

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

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-C 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 co

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-C Series 2-13Recommended memory congurations Mode Single channel Dual channel Dual channel mode interlea

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

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsIRQ P r i o r i t y Standard Function0 - System Timer1 - Standard 101/102-Key o

ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-17Description INTA IN T B INTC INTD R E Q # GNT# PCI-E1PCI-E2PCI-E3PCI4 PIRQF# PIRQG# PIRQH# PIRQE# REG0 GNT0PC

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

ASUS P5BV-C 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

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

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1)This jumper allows you to select the RAID conguration utility to u

ASUS P5BV-C 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

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors12 54 631. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2.

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

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. ICH7R primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1 and PRI_IDE3)These connectors are for Ultra DMA 100 / 66 signa

ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-253. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA_RAID5, SATA_RAID6, SATA_RAID7, and SATA_RAID8)These connecto

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

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information8. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1)These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power

ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-2910. Chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1 and CPU_FAN1)The fan connectors suppor

vContents4.4.3 Trusted Computing ... 4-174.4.4 MPS Conguration ...

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information11. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sens

ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-31The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection.13. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)This connector suppo

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information

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

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

ASUS P5BV-C 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 swit

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

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

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

vi5.4 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (for P5BV-C / 4L only) ... 5-175.4.1

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

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-C 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 w

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-C 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guratio

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-C 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 in

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, and SATA 1/2/3/4The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separa

ASUS P5BV-C 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g

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

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

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

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-C Series 4-15When the USB Function is set to 2 USB Ports or 4 USB Ports, the following items appear.USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]Allows you t

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10SaveandExitESCExitSelect MPS Revision.4.4.2 Remote Acces

ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-17VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Co

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.5 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select S

ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-19Execute Disable Bit [Disabled]When disabled, forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0). Conguration options: [Di

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

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

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

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

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

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

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.3 Boot Settings Conguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10SaveandExitESCExitAllows

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

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

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

ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-332. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters or numbers, then press <Enter>. 3

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

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-C SeriesChapter summary55.1 RAID congurations ... 5-15.2 Marvell 88SE614

ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-15.1 RAID congurationsThe server system/motherboard comes with Intel® ICH7R and Marvell® 88SE6145 chipsets.The Intel® ICH7R Sou

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

ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-3Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to use the RAID conguration utilities. 5.2 Marvel® 88SE6145 RAID BIOS