Asus P5M2 - About this Guide

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
• Cha pte r 1 : P rod uct in tro duc tio n
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports.
• Cha pte r 2 : H ard war e i nfo rma tio n
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components. It includes description of the switches,
jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
• Cha pte r 3 : P owe rin g u p
This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages,
and ways of shutting down the system.
• Cha pte r 4 : B IOS se tup
Tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Cha pte r 5 : R AID co nfi gur ati on
Provides information on RAID congurations for this motherboard.
• Cha pte r 6 : D riv er ins tal lat ion
This chapter provides information on RAID and LAN driver installation for this
motherboard.
• App end ix: Re fer enc e i nfo rma tio n
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when
conguring the motherboard.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASU S w ebs ite s
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Opt ion al doc ume nta tio n
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.