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... notice. Product Name: ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 Manual Revision: 3.11 Release Date: May 1997 II ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Product names appearing in this manual are represented by the third digit in this manual or product. Manual revisions are both printed on the board itself. ASUS may revise this manual from time to as ...; Copyright 1997 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. In no event shall ASUS be liable for any loss or profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business, or for a particular purpose. Manual updates are mentioned for each board design represented by the ...
... notice. Product Name: ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 Manual Revision: 3.11 Release Date: May 1997 II ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Product names appearing in this manual are represented by the third digit in this manual or product. Manual revisions are both printed on the board itself. ASUS may revise this manual from time to as ...; Copyright 1997 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. In no event shall ASUS be liable for any loss or profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business, or for a particular purpose. Manual updates are mentioned for each board design represented by the ...
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...-474-0555 Email: tsd-usa@asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Marketing Info: Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: info-ger@asus.com.tw Technical Support: BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: tsd-ger@asus.com.tw ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual III ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
...-474-0555 Email: tsd-usa@asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Marketing Info: Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: info-ger@asus.com.tw Technical Support: BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: tsd-ger@asus.com.tw ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual III ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
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...14 Compatible Cache Modules for ISA Cards 17 ASUS MediaBus Card 18 5. FEATURES 2 Features of the ASUS Motherboard 2 Parts of the Motherboard 4 Installation Steps 6 1. INSTALLATION 4 Map of the ASUS Motherboard 3 III. External Connectors 19 Power Connection...ASUS P/I . Jumpers 6 Jumper Settings 7 Cyrix CPU Identification 11 2. Expansion Cards 16 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 16 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 16 Assigning DMA Channels for this manual is organized 1 Item Checklist 1 II. Central Processing Unit (CPU 15 4. CONTENTS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual...
...14 Compatible Cache Modules for ISA Cards 17 ASUS MediaBus Card 18 5. FEATURES 2 Features of the ASUS Motherboard 2 Parts of the Motherboard 4 Installation Steps 6 1. INSTALLATION 4 Map of the ASUS Motherboard 3 III. External Connectors 19 Power Connection...ASUS P/I . Jumpers 6 Jumper Settings 7 Cyrix CPU Identification 11 2. Expansion Cards 16 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 16 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 16 Assigning DMA Channels for this manual is organized 1 Item Checklist 1 II. Central Processing Unit (CPU 15 4. CONTENTS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual...
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DOS 3.1 & Windows 3.1x Audio Software (with optional ASUS I-A16C Audio Card Bundle Only) ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual V ASUS I-A16C Audio Card 57 ASUS I -A16C Audio Card Bundle Only) IX. CONTENTS Details of Standard CMOS Setup 31 BIOS Features Setup 34 Details of BIOS Features ... User Password 45 IDE HDD Auto Detection 46 Save and Exit Setup 47 Exit Without Saving 47 V. Windows 95 Audio Software (with optional ASUS I -A16C Audio Features 57 Unpacking and Handling Precautions 57 Layout and Connectors 58 Connectors 58 CD-Audio Connector Pin Definitions 58 VIII. DESKTOP...
DOS 3.1 & Windows 3.1x Audio Software (with optional ASUS I-A16C Audio Card Bundle Only) ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual V ASUS I-A16C Audio Card 57 ASUS I -A16C Audio Card Bundle Only) IX. CONTENTS Details of Standard CMOS Setup 31 BIOS Features Setup 34 Details of BIOS Features ... User Password 45 IDE HDD Auto Detection 46 Save and Exit Setup 47 Exit Without Saving 47 V. Windows 95 Audio Software (with optional ASUS I -A16C Audio Features 57 Unpacking and Handling Precautions 57 Layout and Connectors 58 Connectors 58 CD-Audio Connector Pin Definitions 58 VIII. DESKTOP...
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... and found to comply with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. VI ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING: The use of Communications. These limits are...
... and found to comply with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. VI ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING: The use of Communications. These limits are...
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...: BIOS software setup information. Installation: Instructions on the included support software VI. Windows 95: Audio Software Manual (with mounting bracket Optional ASUS pipelined burst cache module ASUS P/I -A16C bundle) Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. I . IV. The ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 motherboard 2 serial port ribbon cables attached to a mounting bracket 1 parallel ribbon cable with mounting bracket...
...: BIOS software setup information. Installation: Instructions on the included support software VI. Windows 95: Audio Software Manual (with mounting bracket Optional ASUS pipelined burst cache module ASUS P/I -A16C bundle) Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. I . IV. The ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 motherboard 2 serial port ribbon cables attached to a mounting bracket 1 parallel ribbon cable with mounting bracket...
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...512KB, or 512KB onboard Pipelined Burst SRAM. The Japanese "Floppy 3 mode" (3.5" 1.2MB) floppy standard is also supported. 2 ASUS P/I -P55T2P4 is carefully designed for compatible cache modules.) • Versatile DRAM Memory Support: Supports 72-pin SIMMs of 0KB upgradeable to 256KB or... for wireless connections. FEATURES (Features) II. Two floppy drives of the ASUS Motherboard The ASUS P/I -P55T2P4 User's Manual FEATURES Features of either a standard PCI card or the ASUS MediaBus Card. • ASUS MediaBus Rev 2.0: Features an expansion slot extension shared with EPP and ECP ...
...512KB, or 512KB onboard Pipelined Burst SRAM. The Japanese "Floppy 3 mode" (3.5" 1.2MB) floppy standard is also supported. 2 ASUS P/I -P55T2P4 is carefully designed for compatible cache modules.) • Versatile DRAM Memory Support: Supports 72-pin SIMMs of 0KB upgradeable to 256KB or... for wireless connections. FEATURES (Features) II. Two floppy drives of the ASUS Motherboard The ASUS P/I -P55T2P4 User's Manual FEATURES Features of either a standard PCI card or the ASUS MediaBus Card. • ASUS MediaBus Rev 2.0: Features an expansion slot extension shared with EPP and ECP ...
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... Upgradeable TAG SRAM Self-Powered RealTime Clock Intel's 430HX PCIset CPU ZIF Socket 7 L2 Upgrade Cache Expansion Slot Onboard 256KB/ 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache ASUS P/I /O Onboard Floppy & IDE Connect. II. BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM and SCSI bootup. • Optional IrDA and PS/2 Mouse Connector: This ... • PCI Bus Master IDE Controller: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that supports the optional ASUS PCI-SC200 SCSI controller cards. This controller supports PIO Modes 3 and 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2. FEATURES (Parts of the...
... Upgradeable TAG SRAM Self-Powered RealTime Clock Intel's 430HX PCIset CPU ZIF Socket 7 L2 Upgrade Cache Expansion Slot Onboard 256KB/ 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache ASUS P/I /O Onboard Floppy & IDE Connect. II. BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM and SCSI bootup. • Optional IrDA and PS/2 Mouse Connector: This ... • PCI Bus Master IDE Controller: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that supports the optional ASUS PCI-SC200 SCSI controller cards. This controller supports PIO Modes 3 and 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2. FEATURES (Parts of the...
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...Infrared Conn. INSTALLATION (Map of the ASUS Motherboard ISA Slot 2 ISA Slot 3 JP2 Boot Block Write (Dis/En) PS/2 Mouse Keyboard Universal Serial Bus (Reserved for future use) COM 1 COM 2 Serial (COM) Ports MULTI I/O Chipset Multi-I -P55T2P4 User's Manual III. CPU VCore JP20 12V Fan ...Power JP17 Voltage (STD/VRE) 256/512KB onboard L2 Cache 4 ASUS P/I /O (En/Dis) JP1 Parallel (Printer) Port PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI...
...Infrared Conn. INSTALLATION (Map of the ASUS Motherboard ISA Slot 2 ISA Slot 3 JP2 Boot Block Write (Dis/En) PS/2 Mouse Keyboard Universal Serial Bus (Reserved for future use) COM 1 COM 2 Serial (COM) Ports MULTI I/O Chipset Multi-I -P55T2P4 User's Manual III. CPU VCore JP20 12V Fan ...Power JP17 Voltage (STD/VRE) 256/512KB onboard L2 Cache 4 ASUS P/I /O (En/Dis) JP1 Parallel (Printer) Port PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI...
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...) SMI Switch Lead (2-pins) Reset Switch Lead (2-pins) Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (5-pins) Speaker Connector (4-pins) CPU 12V Cooling Fan Connector Infrared Port Module Connector ASUS P/I /O Selection (Enable/Disable) p. 7 Flash ROM Boot Block Program (Disable/Enable) p. 8 Total Level 2 Cache Size Setting (256/512KB) p. 8 Real Time Clock RAM (Operation/Clear Data) p. 9 ... 6) Power Input p. 21 7) Primary/Second. INSTALLATION (Map of Board) III. INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) JP1 2) JP2 3) JP5 4) JP7 5) JP17 6) JP20 7) JP8, JP9,JP10 8) JP11, JP12 9) JP4 p. 7 Multi-I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 5
...) SMI Switch Lead (2-pins) Reset Switch Lead (2-pins) Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (5-pins) Speaker Connector (4-pins) CPU 12V Cooling Fan Connector Infrared Port Module Connector ASUS P/I /O Selection (Enable/Disable) p. 7 Flash ROM Boot Block Program (Disable/Enable) p. 8 Total Level 2 Cache Size Setting (256/512KB) p. 8 Real Time Clock RAM (Operation/Clear Data) p. 9 ... 6) Power Input p. 21 7) Primary/Second. INSTALLATION (Map of Board) III. INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) JP1 2) JP2 3) JP5 4) JP7 5) JP17 6) JP20 7) JP8, JP9,JP10 8) JP11, JP12 9) JP4 p. 7 Multi-I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 5
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...Computer motheboards and components contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Install DRAM and SRAM Modules 3. Use the diagrams in this manual instead of the Motherboard" on page 4 for our motherboards is written besides pin 1 on the board. For manufacturing simplicity, ...antistatic pad or on the bag that both jumpers be sharing pins from other components against damage from the system. 6 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using your computer, you work on your computer when working on the Motherboard 2. Install the Central Processing Unit...
...Computer motheboards and components contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Install DRAM and SRAM Modules 3. Use the diagrams in this manual instead of the Motherboard" on page 4 for our motherboards is written besides pin 1 on the board. For manufacturing simplicity, ...antistatic pad or on the bag that both jumpers be sharing pins from other components against damage from the system. 6 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using your computer, you work on your computer when working on the Motherboard 2. Install the Central Processing Unit...
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Selections Enable Disable JP1 [1-2] (Default) [2-3] JP1 1 2 3 Enable (Default) JP1 1 2 3 Disabled Multi I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 7 Programming Disabled Enabled JP2 [1-2] (Default) [2-3] JP2 123 Disabled (Default) JP2 123 Enabled Boot Block Programming (Disable / Enable) ASUS P/I /O Setting (Enable / Disable) 2. III. INSTALLATION Jumper Settings 1. Flash ROM Boot Block Programming (JP2) This sets the operation mode of the boot block...
Selections Enable Disable JP1 [1-2] (Default) [2-3] JP1 1 2 3 Enable (Default) JP1 1 2 3 Disabled Multi I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 7 Programming Disabled Enabled JP2 [1-2] (Default) [2-3] JP2 123 Disabled (Default) JP2 123 Enabled Boot Block Programming (Disable / Enable) ASUS P/I /O Setting (Enable / Disable) 2. III. INSTALLATION Jumper Settings 1. Flash ROM Boot Block Programming (JP2) This sets the operation mode of the boot block...
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If you have 512KB. Selections JP7 Operation [open] (Default) Clear Data [short] (momentarily) JP7 JP7 Operation (Default) Clear Data RTC RAM (Operation / Clear Data) 8 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual III. An "ASUS" or "COAST" cache module can be used to upgrade the 256KB version to re-enter user preferences. IMPORTANT: See page 14 "SRAM Cache" for...
If you have 512KB. Selections JP7 Operation [open] (Default) Clear Data [short] (momentarily) JP7 JP7 Operation (Default) Clear Data RTC RAM (Operation / Clear Data) 8 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual III. An "ASUS" or "COAST" cache module can be used to upgrade the 256KB version to re-enter user preferences. IMPORTANT: See page 14 "SRAM Cache" for...
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... 2.7 Volts 2.5 Volts JP20 [9-10] [7-8] [5-6] (Default) [3-4] [1-2] [9-10] JP20 K6-PR233 (3.2 Volts) [7-8] JP20 K6-PR166,200 (2.9 Volts) [5-6] JP20 P55C/6x86MX (2.8V) (Default) CPU Vcore Voltage Selection ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 9 INSTALLATION 5-6. CPU Manufacturer CPU Type Voltage JP17 Intel/AMD P54C/CS/K5 STD (3.4 Volts) [1-2] (Default) Intel/AMD/IBM/Cyrix P54C/CS/K5/6x86 VRE (3.5 Volts...
... 2.7 Volts 2.5 Volts JP20 [9-10] [7-8] [5-6] (Default) [3-4] [1-2] [9-10] JP20 K6-PR233 (3.2 Volts) [7-8] JP20 K6-PR166,200 (2.9 Volts) [5-6] JP20 P55C/6x86MX (2.8V) (Default) CPU Vcore Voltage Selection ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 9 INSTALLATION 5-6. CPU Manufacturer CPU Type Voltage JP17 Intel/AMD P54C/CS/K5 STD (3.4 Volts) [1-2] (Default) Intel/AMD/IBM/Cyrix P54C/CS/K5/6x86 VRE (3.5 Volts...
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... generator what frequency to send to BUS Frequency Ratio (JP11, JP12) These jumpers set together with the Cyrix PR166+ installed on this motherboard. 10 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual These must be set the frequency ratio between the Internal frequency of the CPU and the External frequency (called the BUS Clock) within the CPU...
... generator what frequency to send to BUS Frequency Ratio (JP11, JP12) These jumpers set together with the Cyrix PR166+ installed on this motherboard. 10 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual These must be set the frequency ratio between the Internal frequency of the CPU and the External frequency (called the BUS Clock) within the CPU...
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... JP4 [1-2] (Default) [2-3] JP4 123 64MB Cacheable (Default) Burst SRAM or MCache JP4 123 512MB Cacheable Burst SRAM Only Cacheable Size (64MB/512MB) ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 11 Look on this motherboard is supported on the underside of 64MB uses only the onboard TAG SRAM which allows cacheable memory up to 512MB... The only Cyrix CPU that you need to install a TAG SRAM upgrade or use a cache module with an extended TAG SRAM (such as 256KB ASUS CM1 Rev 3.0 with 2 TAG SRAM's) but must be set this jumper must be Revision 2.7 or later. If you install DRAM above 64MB, ...
... JP4 [1-2] (Default) [2-3] JP4 123 64MB Cacheable (Default) Burst SRAM or MCache JP4 123 512MB Cacheable Burst SRAM Only Cacheable Size (64MB/512MB) ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 11 Look on this motherboard is supported on the underside of 64MB uses only the onboard TAG SRAM which allows cacheable memory up to 512MB... The only Cyrix CPU that you need to install a TAG SRAM upgrade or use a cache module with an extended TAG SRAM (such as 256KB ASUS CM1 Rev 3.0 with 2 TAG SRAM's) but must be set this jumper must be Revision 2.7 or later. If you install DRAM above 64MB, ...
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... use a standard 5Volt SRAM chip that you must have an extended tag, do not install another TAG SRAM into the TAG SRAM Upgrade Socket. 12 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual INSTALLATION (Memory) IMPORTANT: Memory setup is described by logic chips) 36-bit parity-type DRAM (e.g. 8 chips + 4 parity chips) in BIOS Chipset Setup "Auto Configuration...
... use a standard 5Volt SRAM chip that you must have an extended tag, do not install another TAG SRAM into the TAG SRAM Upgrade Socket. 12 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual INSTALLATION (Memory) IMPORTANT: Memory setup is described by logic chips) 36-bit parity-type DRAM (e.g. 8 chips + 4 parity chips) in BIOS Chipset Setup "Auto Configuration...
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... are aligned with the socket. 3. Support Clip 72 Pin DRAM in one orientation as shown because of a "Plastic Safety Tab" on the other side. 5. ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION (DRAM Memory) Bank0 Bank1 72 Pin SIMM DRAM Sockets & Module Notched End 2. The SIMM memory modules will only fit in SIMM Socket Safety...
... are aligned with the socket. 3. Support Clip 72 Pin DRAM in one orientation as shown because of a "Plastic Safety Tab" on the other side. 5. ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION (DRAM Memory) Bank0 Bank1 72 Pin SIMM DRAM Sockets & Module Notched End 2. The SIMM memory modules will only fit in SIMM Socket Safety...
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...chips, then you install already have an extended tag, do not install another TAG SRAM into the TAG SRAM Upgrade Socket. 14 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Compatible Cache Modules for locations) and a Cache Expansion Slot, then you may have both onboard cache chips (see "Map of... Size Setting" jumper on page 8 when changes are different on either side of Motherboard" for this Motherboard SIMM Cache Module ASUS CM1 Rev 1.0 ASUS CM1 Rev 1.3 ASUS CM4 Rev 1.5 ASUS CM1 Rev 1.6 ASUS CM1 Rev 3.0 COAST 1.1 COAST 1.2 COAST 1.3 COAST 2.0 COAST 2.1 COAST 3.0 COAST 3.1 256KB to 512KB No No ...
...chips, then you install already have an extended tag, do not install another TAG SRAM into the TAG SRAM Upgrade Socket. 14 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Compatible Cache Modules for locations) and a Cache Expansion Slot, then you may have both onboard cache chips (see "Map of... Size Setting" jumper on page 8 when changes are different on either side of Motherboard" for this Motherboard SIMM Cache Module ASUS CM1 Rev 1.0 ASUS CM1 Rev 1.3 ASUS CM4 Rev 1.5 ASUS CM1 Rev 1.6 ASUS CM1 Rev 3.0 COAST 1.1 COAST 1.2 COAST 1.3 COAST 2.0 COAST 2.1 COAST 3.0 COAST 3.1 256KB to 512KB No No ...