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  • Page 1 P5BV-C Series P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ..........1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction ............2-2 2.2.2...
  • Page 4 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 BIOS setup program ..............4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar ................. 4-7 4.2.3...
  • Page 5 Contents 4.4.3 Trusted Computing ............4-17 4.4.4 MPS Configuration ............4-17 4.4.5 CPU Configuration ............4-18 4.4.6 Chipset Configuration ........... 4-20 4.4.7 Onboard Devices Configuration ........4-23 4.4.8 PCI PnP ................ 4-24 Power Configuration ..............4-25 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ............4-27 Boot menu ..................
  • Page 6 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (for P5BV-C / 4L only) ..............5-17 5.4.1 Creating a RAID set ............5-18 5.4.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration ....... 5-24 5.4.3 Initializing the logical drives .......... 5-27 5.4.4 Rebuilding failed drives ..........5-32 5.4.5 Checking the drives for data consistency .....

  • Page 7: Notices

    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.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 10: Conventions Used In This Guide

    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.

  • Page 11: P5Bv-C Series Specifications Summary

    PCI Express 1.0a specifications (4 for P5BV-C / 4L, 2 for P5BV-C) Intel ICH7R Southbridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0 ports (two on the rear panel, two on the board) Special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Smart Fan BIOS Recovery ASWM2.0 (continued on the next page)
  • Page 12 ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 ASUS P5BV-C Series...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    ® 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.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    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, Intel Conroe , and Intel...
  • Page 17 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 4-31 for details. ASUS P5BV-C Series...

  • Page 18: Innovative Asus Features

    See page 4-33 for details. ASUS Smart Fan technology I The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.

  • Page 19: 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 jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 20 Chapter summary Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-6 System memory ................. 2-12 Expansion slots ................2-15 Jumpers ..................2-19 Connectors ................. 2-22 ASUS P5BV-C Series...

  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ® SB_PWR1 P5BV-C/4L Standby Powered Power P5BV-C/4L Onboard LED ASUS P5BV-C Series...

  • Page 22: Motherboard Overview

    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.

  • Page 23: Motherboard Layout

    CHAFAN_SET1 P5BV-C BUZZ1 PCIE1 Intel ICH7R ICH CR2032 3V PCIE3 Lithium Cell CMOS Power BIOS SATA1 SATA3 32MB RECOVERY1 SB_PWR1 VRAM CLRTC1 SATA2 SATA4 PCI4 PCI5 Super I/O PCI6 CHASSIS1 HDLED1 FLOPPY1 BPSMB1 PANEL1 COM2 P5BV-C Layout ASUS P5BV-C Series...
  • Page 24 24.5cm (9.6in) ATX12V1 ATXPWR1 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard 6312 USB12 LGA775 Intel 9LPRS918BKL Bigby-v MCH Marvell 8056 Marvell ® 8056 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) CPU_FAN1 DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN1_LAN2 CPUFAN_SET1 DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN3_LAN4 DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) CHAFAN_SET1 P5BV-C/4L...

  • Page 25: Layout Contents

    Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 2-28 Chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1 and CPU_FAN1) 2-29 Chassis intrusion connector (4-pin CHASSIS) 2-30 TPM connector (20-pin TPM) 2-30 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-31 ASUS P5BV-C Series...

  • Page 26: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
  • Page 27 Position the CPU over the socket, CPU notch making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark Alignment key ASUS P5BV-C Series...
  • Page 28 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! Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

  • Page 29: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. ASUS P5BV-C Series...
  • Page 30 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. CPU_FAN1 ® P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L CPU Fan Connector •...

  • Page 31: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-11...

  • Page 32: System Memory

    • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the blue slots (DIMM_A2 / DIMM_B2).
  • Page 33 (A1+A2=B1+B2), the system will run in Dual Channel Interleaved mode which provides optimum performance. • When the total size of each channel is not the same (A1+A2≠B1+B2), the system will run in Dual Channel Asymmetric mode. ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-13...

  • Page 34: Installing A Dimm

    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: Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 35: Expansion Slots

    IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details. ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-15...

  • Page 36: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Priority Standard Function System Timer Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1) Standard Floppy Disk Controller System CMOS/Real Time Clock Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System Microsoft PS/2 Mouse Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Generic Marvell Yukon Chipset based Controller #3...

  • Page 37: Pci Express X16 Slot (X8 Link)

    PCI Express x16 slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot (x1 link for P5BV-C/4L, x4 link for P5BV-C) This motherboard supports PCI Express x8 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications. ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-17...

  • Page 38: Pci Slots

    2.5.6 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 2.2 specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a 32-bit PCI slot. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 39: Jumpers

    Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5BV-C/4L CLRTC1 Normal Clear RTC (Default) P5BV-C/4L Clear RTC RAM ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-19...
  • Page 40 RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 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.
  • Page 41 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. CPUFAN_SET1 PWM Mode DC Mode ® (Default) P5BV-C/4L CHAFAN_SET1 PWM Mode DC Mode (Default) P5BV-C/4L Fan Mode Setting ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-21...

  • Page 42: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors P5BV-C P5BV-C/4L PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

  • Page 43: Internal Connectors

    Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ® P5BV-C/4L FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. loppy Disk Drive Connector P5BV-C/4L F ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-23...
  • Page 44 ICH7R primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1 and PRI_IDE3) These connectors are for Ultra DMA 100 / 66 signal cables. 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).
  • Page 45 SATA1 or SATA3 connector. Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector Setting SATA1/SATA3 Master Boot disk SATA2/SATA4 Slave Data disk ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-25...

  • Page 46: Hard Disk Activity Led/Usb Connector

    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 ®...
  • Page 47 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN1 ® P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L CPU Fan Connector ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-27...
  • Page 48 ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 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. •...
  • Page 49 Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN1 FRNT_FAN1 FANOUT4 FANPWR2 ® FRNT_FAN2 P5BV-C/4L FANOUT4 REAR_FAN1 FANPWR2 FANPWR2 FRNT_FAN3 FANOUT4 FANOUT4 P5BV-C/4L Fan Connectors FANPWR2 Only the CPU_FAN1 connector supports the ASUS Smart Fan feature. ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-29...
  • Page 50 Chassis Intrusion Connector P5BV-C/4L 12. TPM connector (20- pin TPM) This connector is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Card. You need to install ASUS TPM card to use this feature function. ® P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L TPM Connector The TPM module is purchased separately.

  • Page 51: System Panel Connector (20-Pin Panel)

    Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ® P5BV-C/4L PANEL1 P5BV-C/4L System Panel Connector The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-31...
  • Page 52 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 53: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 54 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-1 Powering off the computer ............3-2 ASUS P5BV-C Series...

  • Page 55: Starting Up For The First Time

    Beep Description Error One beep Keyboard controller error Refresh Time error No master drive detected Two continuous beeps followed by Floppy controller failure two short beeps Two continuous beeps followed by Hardware component failure four short beeps ASUS P5BV-C Series...

  • Page 56: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows Server 2000: ® 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.

  • Page 57: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 58 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 BIOS setup program ..............4-6 Main menu ..................4-9 Advanced menu ................. 4-14 Power Configuration ..............4-25 Boot menu .................. 4-29 Exit menu ..................4-34 ASUS P5BV-C Series...

  • Page 59: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 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.

  • Page 60: Afudos Utility

    A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...
  • Page 61 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 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.
  • Page 62 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-C-ASUS-4L.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...

  • Page 63: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    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.

  • Page 64: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 65: Bios Menu Screen

    At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5BV-C Series...

  • Page 66: Menu Items

    4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit displays the specific items for that menu. Use [ENTER], [TAB], System Time [11:10:19] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Thu 09/06/2007] select a field. For example, selecting Main shows the Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [+] or [-] to configure system Primary IDE Master:[Not Detected] time. Main menu items. Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] SATA 1 :[Not Detected] Select Screen...

  • Page 67: Main Menu

    Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P5BV-C Series...

  • Page 68: Primary Ide Master/Slave, And Sata 1/2/3/4

    4.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, and SATA 1/2/3/4 The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Primary IDE Master Select the type of...

  • Page 69: Ide Configuration

    2000 / XP. Set to [Compatible] if you are using legacy OS, e.g. Windows ME / 98 / NT, MS-DOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] The items Configure SATA as and Third, Fourth IDE Master / Slave options appear only when you set the ATA / IDE Configuration to [Enhanced]. ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-11...
  • Page 70 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]. Set this item to [RAID], if you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, or RAID 5 configurations using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager or if you want...

  • Page 71: System Information

    System Memory Usable Size : 512MB Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected total system memory. ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-13...

  • Page 72: Advanced Menu

    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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit...

  • Page 73: Usb Mass Storage Device Configuration

    Allows you to select device emulation type. If set to Auto, the part of less than 530MB of USB devices is emulated as floppy disk, and the rest is emulated as hard disk. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-15...

  • Page 74: Remote Access Configuration

    4.4.2 Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Select MPS Revision. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Remote Access type and parameters Select Remote Access type. Remote Access [Enabled] Serial port number...

  • Page 75: Trusted Computing

    TPM Owner Status [No State] Displays the TPM owner status. 4.4.4 MPS Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced MPS Configuration Select MPS Revvision. MPS Revision [1.4] MPS Revision [1.4] Allows you to select MPS revision. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-17...

  • Page 76: Cpu Configuration

    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 This should be enabled Module Version:3D.06 in order to enable or disable the “Enhanced Manufacturer: Intel Halt State”. Brand String: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz Frequency : 1.86GHz FSB Speed : 1066MHz Cache L1 : 64 KB Cache L2 : 2048 KB...
  • Page 77 EIST feature. Set this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-19...

  • Page 78: Chipset Configuration

    4.4.6 Chipset Configuration The Chipset Configuration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings Configure North Bridge features WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
  • Page 79 Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Configuration PEG Port [Auto] Allows you to set or disable the PCI Express Graphic port. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-21...

  • Page 80: Southbridge Configuration

    SouthBridge Configuration The SouthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Southbridge related settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced South Bridge Chipset Configuration Options SMBUS Controller [Enabled] Enabled Disabled SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width [1 to 2 seconds] SMBUS Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable SMBUS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SLP_S4# Min.

  • Page 81: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [2E8/IRQ3] PCIE LAN-8056A/8056B/8056C/8056D [Enabled] Allows you to enable LAN-8056A, LAN-8056B, LAN-8056C, or LAN-8056D. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN-8056A/LAN-8056B/LAN-8056C/ LAN-8056D Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to Configure LAN-8056A, LAN-8056B, LAN-8056C or LAN-8056D Boot ROM.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-23...

  • Page 82: Pci Pnp

    PCIE Marvell 6145 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCIE Marvvell 6145. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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.

  • Page 83: Power Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-25...

  • Page 84: Apm Configuration

    4.5.1 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration <Enter> to select whether or not to restart the system Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] after AC power loss. Resume On Ring [Disabled] Power On PME# [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 85: Hardware Monitor

    12V Voltage [12.091V] VBAT Voltage [3.248V] v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-27...
  • Page 86 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Fan Ratio and CPU Target Temperature items appear when you set the Smart Fan Control item to [Enabled].

  • Page 87: Boot Menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxth Drive] [USB] [Disabled] ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-29...

  • Page 88: Boot Settings Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Allows you to set display mode for optional ROM. Configuration options: [Force...

  • Page 89: Security

    From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters or numbers, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your password. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-31...

  • Page 90: Change User Password

    To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. If you forgot 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.

  • Page 91: Clear User Password

    Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-33...

  • Page 92: Exit Menu

    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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Exit system setup Exit Options after saving the Exit & Save Changes changes.

  • Page 93: Load Setup Defaults

    Setup menu items. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to load the default settings. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press <Enter> to return to the Exit menu. ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-35...
  • Page 94 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
  • Page 95 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. R AID configuration...
  • Page 96 Marvell 88SE6145 RAID BIOS Configration utility (for P5BV-C / 4L only) ..............5-3 Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility ...... 5-6 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (for P5BV-C / 4L only) ..............5-17 Global Array Manager ..............5-39 ASUS P5BV-C Series...

  • Page 97: Chapter 5: Raid Configuration

    RAID 10 achieves high input/output rates by striping RAID 1 segments. In some instances, a RAID 10 configuration can sustain multiple simultaneous drive failure. A minimum of four hard disk drives is required for this setup. ASUS P5BV-C Series...

  • Page 98: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    Intel Matrix Storage. The Intel Matrix Storage technology supported by the ® ® ICHR chip allows you to create a RAID 0 and RAID 1 set using only two identical hard disk drives. The Intel Matrix Storage technology creates two partitions on ®...

  • Page 99: (For P5Bv-C / 4L Only)

    SATA II FREE* 8 2 SATA: Maxtor 6G160E0 160GB SATA II FREE* SATA: SAMSUNG HD160JJ 160GB SATA II FREE* *************************************************************** ****: Navigate, ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS P5BV-C Series...

  • Page 100: Creating A Raid Set (Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 10, Or Raid 5)

    5.2.1 Creating a RAID set (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID10, or RAID To create a RAID set: From the utility menu bar, select Create, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. **[Adapter]*****[Create]***** *************************************** Select free disks to create ******************************* * ID Port Disk Name Size Speed Status* SATA: Maxtor 6G160E0 159.9GB SATA II FREE* SATA: SAMSUNG HD160JJ 159.9GB...
  • Page 101 * *** Max Size(MB) : 159.9GB * Stripe Size : 64KB * SATA II FREE * *** Capacity(MB) * Init Mode : No * *** Stripe Size : 64KB ******************* * Cache Mode : Write Back * * Init Mode : No * Array Name * Cache Mode * Disks ID : 0 1 2 3 * : Write Through * NEXT * NEXT ************************************** **************************************************************************** Create the array? [Y] ASUS P5BV-C Series...

  • Page 102: Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility

    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 sets from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

  • Page 103: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Stripe)

    RAID. This SELECT DISKS screen appears. SELECT DISKS Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 3 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 4 disks to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete Use the up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. ASUS P5BV-C Series...
  • Page 104 Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. 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.

  • Page 105: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirror)

    WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or <N> to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS P5BV-C Series...

  • Page 106: Creating A Raid 10 Set (Raid 10)

    5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 10) To create a RAID 10 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume10 RAID Level:...

  • Page 107: Creating A Raid 5 Set (Parity)

    RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select Enter a name for the RAID 5 set, then press <Enter>. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 5(Parity), then press <Enter>. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-11...
  • Page 108 When the Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> 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 Non-RAID Disk 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 3 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 4 disks to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the drive you want to set, then press <Space>...

  • Page 109: Deleting A Raid Set

    DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! Are you sure you want to delete volume “VolumeX”? (Y/N): Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu. Otherwise, press <N> to return to the Delete Volume menu. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-13...

  • Page 110: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    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: From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID, then press <Enter>...

  • Page 111: Rebuilding The Raid

    [ESC]- Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. The utilty immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-15...

  • Page 112: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility

    Exit the RAID configuration utility and reboot the system. Select Start > Programs > Intel Matrix Storage > Intel Matrix Storage Console or click the Intel Matrix Storage Manager tray icon to load the Intel Matrix Storage Manager utility. From the View menu, select Advanced Mode to display the details of the Intel Matrix Storage Console.

  • Page 113: Lsi Logic Embedded Sata Raid Setup Utility (For P5Bv-C / 4L Only)

    RAID set(s). Press <Ctrl> + <M> to enter the utility. You may also create a RAID set(s) in a Windows operating environment using ® the Global Array Manager (GAM) application. Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-17...

  • Page 114: Creating A Raid Set

    The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu, then press <Enter>. Refer to the Management Menu descriptions below. At the bottom of the screen is the legend box. The keys on the legend box allow you to navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands.

  • Page 115: Using Easy Configuration

    <SpaceBar>. 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. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-19...
  • Page 116 Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. 5-20 Chapter 5: Driver installation...
  • Page 117 Key in the stripe size, then press <Enter>. For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-21...
  • Page 118 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 11. Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives. 12. When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu.

  • Page 119: Using New Configuration

    Follow steps 3 to 7 of the previous section. Select Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Key in the desired logical drive size, then press <Enter>. Follow steps 8 to 12 of the previous section to create the RAID set. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-23...

  • Page 120: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration

    5.4.2 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: From the Management Menu, highlight Configure, then press <Enter>. Use the arrow keys to select View/Add Configuration, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 121 Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-25...
  • Page 122 Follow steps 6 to 7 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section. Select Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Key in the desired logical drive size, then press <Enter>. Follow steps 8 to 12 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section to add the new RAID configuration.

  • Page 123: Initializing The Logical Drives

    From the Management Menu, highlight Initialize, then press <Enter>. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to initialize. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive selection, then press <Enter>. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-27...
  • Page 124 When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to initialize the drive without confirmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization.
  • Page 125 When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the Objects command: From the Management Menu, highlight Objects, then press <Enter>. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-29...
  • Page 126 Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Logical Drives sub-menu, then press <Enter>. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter> to start initialization. 5-30 Chapter 5: Driver installation...
  • Page 127 When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to initialize the drive without confirmation. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-31...

  • Page 128: Rebuilding Failed Drives

    5.4.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild or Objects command in the Management Menu. Using the Rebuild command To rebuild a failed hard disk drive using the Rebuild command: From the Management Menu, highlight Rebuild, then press <Enter>. The PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports.
  • Page 129 After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD. When prompted, press <Y> to to rebuild the drive. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-33...

  • Page 130: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency

    5.4.5 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.
  • Page 131 • Continue - Continues the consistency check. • Abort - Aborts the consistency check. When you restart checking, it continues from zero percent. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-35...
  • Page 132 Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects command: 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 <Enter>.

  • Page 133: Deleting A Raid Configuration

    From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, then press <Enter>. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Clear Configuration? dialog box, then press <Enter>. The utility clears the current array. Press any key to continue. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-37...

  • Page 134: Selecting The Boot Drive From A Raid Set

    5.4.7 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: From the Management Menu, select Configure >...

  • Page 135: Enabling The Writecache

    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. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-39...
  • Page 136 5-40 Chapter 5: Driver installation...

  • Page 137: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Driver installation...
  • Page 138 Chapter summary RAID driver installation ............... 6-1 LAN driver installation ............... 6-12 VGA driver installation............... 6-14 Management applications and utilities installation ....6-16 ASUS P5BV-C Series...

  • Page 139: Raid Driver Installation

    Place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive, then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create by typing the number before the option Press <Enter>. Follow the screen instructions to create the driver disk. ASUS P5BV-C Series...

  • Page 140: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    For systems with Red Hat Enterprise versions that are not listed in the ® Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the RAID driver disk from the following path: \Drivers\ICH7R LSI RAID\Driver\Linux. 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows 2000/2003 Server OS ®...
  • Page 141 Select “LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID” for Windows 2000 or 32bit Windows 2003 Server OS from the list, then press <Enter>. For 64bit Windows 2003 Server OS, please select “LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID ( Intel IA32E )” item. ASUS P5BV-C Series...
  • Page 142 Intel Matrix Storage Select “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH7RDH)” for Intel Matrix Storage RAID mode from the list, then press <Enter>. 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)”...
  • Page 143 Select the option “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)”, then click Next. 10. The wizard searches the RAID controller drivers. When found, click Next to install the drivers. 11. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. ASUS P5BV-C Series...
  • Page 144 To verify the RAID controller driver installation: Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop , then select ® Properties from the menu. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. 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 ®...
  • Page 145 ICH7R LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when ® installing Red Hat Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system: ® Boot the system from the Red Hat Installation CD. ® At the boot:, type linux dd , then press <Enter>. ASUS P5BV-C Series...
  • Page 146 Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press <Enter>. Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK, then press <Enter>. Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 147 The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select Yes, then install the additional RAID controller drivers. Follow the screen instructions to continue the OS installation. ASUS P5BV-C Series...

  • Page 148: Suse Linux

    SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. Select Installation from the Boot Options menu, then press <Enter>. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press <F6>. For SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 SP1 operating system, do not use the OS bundled driver, otherwise your computer may become unstable due to the OS limitation.
  • Page 149 When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. ASUS P5BV-C Series 6-11...

  • Page 150: Lan Driver Installation

    LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Marvell 88E8056 LAN ® controller driver. 6.2.1 Windows 2000/2003 Server ® To install the Marvell 88E8056 LAN controller driver on a ® Windows 2000/2003 Server OS: ® Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive.

  • Page 151: Red Hat ® Enterprise Ver. 3.0

    Enter make menuconfig, select Marvell 1000 Lan from the prompt menu, and then select M from the submenu. Enter make clean. Enter make modules. Enter make modules SUBDIRS=drivers/net/sk98lin/ V=1. Enter make modules_install SUBDIRS=drivers/net/sk98lin/ V=1. Enter rm /lib/modules/2.6.16.21-0.8-bigsmp/kernel/drivers/net/ssk98lin/ sk98lin.ko. 12. Enter depmod. 13. Enter modprobe sk98lin. ASUS P5BV-C Series 6-13...

  • Page 152: Vga Driver Installation

    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 Graphics driver: Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges.
  • Page 153 Enterprise ver. 3.0 ® The Red Hat Enterprise ver. 3.0 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. ASUS P5BV-C Series 6-15...

  • Page 154: Management Applications Andutilities Installation

    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.

  • Page 155: Management Software Menu

    The Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring application. Click an item to install. 6.4.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. ASUS P5BV-C Series 6-17...

  • Page 156: Contact Information

    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. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 157 ASUS P5BV-C Series 6-19...

  • Page 158: Appendix A: Reference Information

    This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Reference information...
  • Page 159 Chapter summary P5BV-C series block diagram .............A-1 P5BV-C / 4L series block diagram ..........A-2 ASUS P5BV-C Series...

  • Page 160: P5Bv-C Block Diagram

    P5BV-C block diagram Conroe/Kentsfield/ Wolfdale/Yorkfield 800/1066/1333 FSB x16 slot DDR2-800x2 Bigby-V PCIE1 DDR2-800x2 Interface x8 slot PCIE3 8056 PCI 33 PCI4 ICH7R 8056 PCI5 4xSATA2 PCI6 1xIDE Intel MSM (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5) ASUS P5BV-C Series...

  • Page 161: P5Bv-C / 4L Block Diagram

    P5BV-C / 4L block diagram Conroe/Kentsfield/ Wolfdale/Yorkfield 800/1066/1333 FSB x16 slot DDR2-800x2 PCIE1 Bigby-V DDR2-800x2 4xSATA2 8056 6145 1xIDE 8056 Interface x8 slot PCIE3 8056 PCI 33 PCI4 ICH7R 8056 PCI5 4xSATA2 PCI6 1xIDE Intel MSM (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5) LSI MegaRAID (RAID 0, 1, 10) Appendix A: Reference information...

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