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...Power Connection Procedures 25 IV. BIOS Setup 29 Load Defaults 30 Standard CMOS Setup 30 IV ASUS P/I . CONTENTS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual Expansion Cards 16 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 16 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 16 ...ASUS MediaBus Card 18 5. BIOS SOFTWARE 26 Support Software 26 Flash Memory Writer Utility 26 Main Menu 26 Advanced Features Menu 27 Updating your Motherboard's BIOS 28 6. INSTALLATION 4 Map of the ASUS Motherboard 3 III. INTRODUCTION 1 How this Motherboard 14 3. FEATURES 2 Features of the ASUS Motherboard 2 Parts of the Motherboard...
...Power Connection Procedures 25 IV. BIOS Setup 29 Load Defaults 30 Standard CMOS Setup 30 IV ASUS P/I . CONTENTS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual Expansion Cards 16 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 16 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 16 ...ASUS MediaBus Card 18 5. BIOS SOFTWARE 26 Support Software 26 Flash Memory Writer Utility 26 Main Menu 26 Advanced Features Menu 27 Updating your Motherboard's BIOS 28 6. INSTALLATION 4 Map of the ASUS Motherboard 3 III. INTRODUCTION 1 How this Motherboard 14 3. FEATURES 2 Features of the ASUS Motherboard 2 Parts of the Motherboard...
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...Readme files for descriptions and use of an optional ASUS SCSI cards VII. Features: Information and specifications concerning this manual is organized This manual is complete. ASUS I -A16C bundle) IX. INTRODUCTION (Manual / Checklist) I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 1 IV. If you discover damaged... contact your package is divided into the following sections: I -A16C bundle) Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. The ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 motherboard 2 serial port ribbon cables attached to a mounting bracket 1 parallel ribbon cable with mounting bracket 1 IDE ribbon cable 1 ...
...Readme files for descriptions and use of an optional ASUS SCSI cards VII. Features: Information and specifications concerning this manual is organized This manual is complete. ASUS I -A16C bundle) IX. INTRODUCTION (Manual / Checklist) I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 1 IV. If you discover damaged... contact your package is divided into the following sections: I -A16C bundle) Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. The ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 motherboard 2 serial port ribbon cables attached to a mounting bracket 1 parallel ribbon cable with mounting bracket 1 IDE ribbon cable 1 ...
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... Provides three 16-bit ISA slots, three 32-bit PCI slots, and one PCI/MediaBus 2.0 which allows the use of the ASUS Motherboard The ASUS P/I /O subsystems. • Error Checking and Correcting (ECC): Using Intel's 430HX PCIset together with parity DRAM modules can also be...above), AMD-K5™ (PR75-PR133), AMD-K6™ (PR166-PR233). • Intel Chipset: Features Intel's 430HX PCIset with I -P55T2P4 is also supported. 2 ASUS P/I /O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with PCI Slot 4 for wireless connections. FEATURES Features of either...
... Provides three 16-bit ISA slots, three 32-bit PCI slots, and one PCI/MediaBus 2.0 which allows the use of the ASUS Motherboard The ASUS P/I /O subsystems. • Error Checking and Correcting (ECC): Using Intel's 430HX PCIset together with parity DRAM modules can also be...above), AMD-K5™ (PR75-PR133), AMD-K6™ (PR166-PR233). • Intel Chipset: Features Intel's 430HX PCIset with I -P55T2P4 is also supported. 2 ASUS P/I /O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with PCI Slot 4 for wireless connections. FEATURES Features of either...
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... CPU ZIF Socket 7 L2 Upgrade Cache Expansion Slot Onboard 256KB/ 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache ASUS P/I /O Onboard Floppy & IDE Connect. FEATURES (Parts of the ASUS Motherboard 3 ISA Slots Programmable Flash ROM 3 PCI Slots Parallel & Serial Ports Super Multi-I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 3 FEATURES • PCI Bus Master IDE Controller: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus...
... CPU ZIF Socket 7 L2 Upgrade Cache Expansion Slot Onboard 256KB/ 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache ASUS P/I /O Onboard Floppy & IDE Connect. FEATURES (Parts of the ASUS Motherboard 3 ISA Slots Programmable Flash ROM 3 PCI Slots Parallel & Serial Ports Super Multi-I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 3 FEATURES • PCI Bus Master IDE Controller: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus...
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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 Slot 4 ISA Slot 1 SIMM Socket 4 (Bank 1) SIMM Socket 3 (Bank 1) SIMM Socket 2 (Bank 0) ... Freq CPU ZIF Socket 7 JP5 L2 Cache Size (256/512) JP11 JP12 Case Connector Freq Ratio IDE LED Infrared Conn. III. 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...
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 Slot 4 ISA Slot 1 SIMM Socket 4 (Bank 1) SIMM Socket 3 (Bank 1) SIMM Socket 2 (Bank 0) ... Freq CPU ZIF Socket 7 JP5 L2 Cache Size (256/512) JP11 JP12 Case Connector Freq Ratio IDE LED Infrared Conn. III. 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...
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...4) JP7 5) JP17 6) JP20 7) JP8, JP9,JP10 8) JP11, JP12 9) JP4 p. 7 Multi-I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 5 INSTALLATION (Map of Board) III. III. IDE p. 22 8) IDE LED p. 22 ... Serial Port COM1 & COM2 (10-pin Blocks) Floppy Drive Connector (34-pin Block) Motherboard Power Connector (12-pin Block) Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (40-pin Blocks) IDE LED ... (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 ...
...4) JP7 5) JP17 6) JP20 7) JP8, JP9,JP10 8) JP11, JP12 9) JP4 p. 7 Multi-I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 5 INSTALLATION (Map of Board) III. III. IDE p. 22 8) IDE LED p. 22 ... Serial Port COM1 & COM2 (10-pin Blocks) Floppy Drive Connector (34-pin Block) Motherboard Power Connector (12-pin Block) Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (40-pin Blocks) IDE LED ... (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 ...
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...2&3 respec- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Jumpers Several hardware settings are separated from yourself. tions of the Motherboard" on the bag that both jumpers be shown as diagramed. For manufacturing simplicity, the jumpers may be described numerically such...(JP) on the motherboard. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. 4. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using your computer when working on jumpers with the keyboard connector away from the system. 6 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Install DRAM...
...2&3 respec- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Jumpers Several hardware settings are separated from yourself. tions of the Motherboard" on the bag that both jumpers be shown as diagramed. For manufacturing simplicity, the jumpers may be described numerically such...(JP) on the motherboard. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. 4. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using your computer when working on jumpers with the keyboard connector away from the system. 6 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Install DRAM...
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... Remove this jumper, (6) Power on the PC, (7) Hold down during bootup and enter BIOS setup to the total amount of Motherboard" for installation procedures. If there is present. If you only have both onboard cache chips (see "Map of L2 cache that ...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 INSTALLATION 3. Regardless of either 256KB or 512KB. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. Total Level 2 Cache Size Setting (JP5) This jumper sets the ...
... Remove this jumper, (6) Power on the PC, (7) Hold down during bootup and enter BIOS setup to the total amount of Motherboard" for installation procedures. If there is present. If you only have both onboard cache chips (see "Map of L2 cache that ...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 INSTALLATION 3. Regardless of either 256KB or 512KB. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. Total Level 2 Cache Size Setting (JP5) This jumper sets the ...
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...5x 66MHz 66MHz 60MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] *IBM/Cyrix6x86-PR166+ 133MHz 2.0x 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] *NOTE: Only IBM or Cyrix Rev 2.7 or later is supported on this motherboard (see next page). CPU to the CPU. Freq. 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 60MHz 66MHz 60MHz 66MHz 60MHz 50MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 60MHz 50MHz (BUS Freq... 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 III.
...5x 66MHz 66MHz 60MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] *IBM/Cyrix6x86-PR166+ 133MHz 2.0x 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] *NOTE: Only IBM or Cyrix Rev 2.7 or later is supported on this motherboard (see next page). CPU to the CPU. Freq. 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 60MHz 66MHz 60MHz 66MHz 60MHz 50MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 60MHz 50MHz (BUS Freq... 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 III.
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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 INSTALLATION Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification The only Cyrix CPU that you need to install a TAG SRAM upgrade or use a cache module ... and wish to allow cacheable memory up to 64MB. WARNING: If there are DRAM cache chips (MCache) either onboard or on this motherboard is supported on the SIMM cache module instead of pipelined burst SRAM chips, this jumper to 64MB. 512MB will make the system unstable....
...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 INSTALLATION Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification The only Cyrix CPU that you need to install a TAG SRAM upgrade or use a cache module ... and wish to allow cacheable memory up to 64MB. WARNING: If there are DRAM cache chips (MCache) either onboard or on this motherboard is supported on the SIMM cache module instead of pipelined burst SRAM chips, this jumper to 64MB. 512MB will make the system unstable....
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... x2 Bank 1 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB x2 SIMM Sockets 3&4 72-pin FPM or EDO SIMM Total System Memory = III. System Memory (DRAM & SRAM) This motherboard supports four 72-pin SIMMs of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, or 64MB to form a memory size between 8MB to phantom parity generated by logic chips... will work minus the ECC feature. 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
... x2 Bank 1 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB x2 SIMM Sockets 3&4 72-pin FPM or EDO SIMM Total System Memory = III. System Memory (DRAM & SRAM) This motherboard supports four 72-pin SIMMs of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, or 64MB to form a memory size between 8MB to phantom parity generated by logic chips... will work minus the ECC feature. 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
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... have both onboard cache chips (see "Map of either 256KB or 512KB. Compatible Cache Modules 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... then you purchase may install a SIMM cache module of Motherboard" for Level 2 (External) Cache The motherboard you have an extended tag, do not install another TAG SRAM into the TAG SRAM Upgrade Socket. 14 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual INSTALLATION Static RAM (SRAM) for locations) ...
... have both onboard cache chips (see "Map of either 256KB or 512KB. Compatible Cache Modules 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... then you purchase may install a SIMM cache module of Motherboard" for Level 2 (External) Cache The motherboard you have an extended tag, do not install another TAG SRAM into the TAG SRAM Upgrade Socket. 14 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual INSTALLATION Static RAM (SRAM) for locations) ...
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Insert the CPU with Pentium Processor 1 White Dot ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 15 Notice that will only fit in the one hole is a blank area where one orientation as shown. INSTALLATION 3. The CPU that came with the motherboard should have a CPU fan that there is missing from the socket ... is for "BUS Frequency Selection" on page 10 depending on the fan and close the socket's lever. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a 321-pin ZIF Socket 7 that corner. Once completely inserted, hold down on the CPU that corner of the square array of ...
Insert the CPU with Pentium Processor 1 White Dot ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 15 Notice that will only fit in the one hole is a blank area where one orientation as shown. INSTALLATION 3. The CPU that came with the motherboard should have a CPU fan that there is missing from the socket ... is for "BUS Frequency Selection" on page 10 depending on the fan and close the socket's lever. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a 321-pin ZIF Socket 7 that corner. Once completely inserted, hold down on the CPU that corner of the square array of ...
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... and software settings that you removed in PNPAND PCI SETUP) 9. Secure the card on your computer system's cover. 4. Keep the bracket for expansion cards. 16 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Remove your expansion card. 3. III. Setup the BIOS if necessary (such as "IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes" in step 4. 7. Expansion Cards ...severe damage to one use. Generally an IRQ must be required to use by parts of them are 16 IRQs available but not both your motherboard and expansion cards. INSTALLATION 4. INSTALLATION (Expansion Cards) III. Expansion Card Installation Procedure: 1.
... and software settings that you removed in PNPAND PCI SETUP) 9. Secure the card on your computer system's cover. 4. Keep the bracket for expansion cards. 16 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Remove your expansion card. 3. III. Setup the BIOS if necessary (such as "IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes" in step 4. 7. Expansion Cards ...severe damage to one use. Generally an IRQ must be required to use by parts of them are 16 IRQs available but not both your motherboard and expansion cards. INSTALLATION 4. INSTALLATION (Expansion Cards) III. Expansion Card Installation Procedure: 1.
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... use at the same time. System IRQs are available to PNP cards from those not used by PCI cards. To simplify this process this motherboard use an INTA #, be used to indicate which was developed to allow automatic system configuration whenever a PNP-compliant card is automatically assigned to...the same IRQs or your used by Legacy and PNP ISA cards. IMPORTANT: Choose "Yes" for this motherboard are then used and free IRQs. To install a PCI card, you wish to INT A. ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 17 Make sure that has a card in the Windows directory to the system. For ...
... use at the same time. System IRQs are available to PNP cards from those not used by PCI cards. To simplify this process this motherboard use an INTA #, be used to indicate which was developed to allow automatic system configuration whenever a PNP-compliant card is automatically assigned to...the same IRQs or your used by Legacy and PNP ISA cards. IMPORTANT: Choose "Yes" for this motherboard are then used and free IRQs. To install a PCI card, you wish to INT A. ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 17 Make sure that has a card in the Windows directory to the system. For ...
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... Video features ATI, Inc. (AV868 Video features S3, Inc.) * All the above SCSI features Adaptec, Inc. 18 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual The add-on this motherboard. III. INSTALLATION ASUS MediaBus Card MediaBus allows a cost-efficient solution to prevent Rev. 1.2 MediaBus cards from 0.32" to 0.40" in ...order to use any PCI slot signals reserved for PCI cards, therefore the motherboard's PCI Slot 4 can meet...
... Video features ATI, Inc. (AV868 Video features S3, Inc.) * All the above SCSI features Adaptec, Inc. 18 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual The add-on this motherboard. III. INSTALLATION ASUS MediaBus Card MediaBus allows a cost-efficient solution to prevent Rev. 1.2 MediaBus cards from 0.32" to 0.40" in ...order to use any PCI slot signals reserved for PCI cards, therefore the motherboard's PCI Slot 4 can meet...
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... jumper caps over these will direct IRQ12 to an open slot on your motherboard. INSTALLATION (Connectors) Connector Plug from jumpers in BIOS FEATURES SETUP. 1 234 58 1 234 58 1: GND 2: DATA 3: NC 4: VCC 5: CLK 8: NC PS/2 Mouse Module Connector ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 19 The four corners of the connectors are clearly separated from...
... jumper caps over these will direct IRQ12 to an open slot on your motherboard. INSTALLATION (Connectors) Connector Plug from jumpers in BIOS FEATURES SETUP. 1 234 58 1 234 58 1: GND 2: DATA 3: NC 4: VCC 5: CLK 8: NC PS/2 Mouse Module Connector ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 19 The four corners of the connectors are clearly separated from...
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... to the floppy drives. (Pin 5 is not plugged. III. INSTALLATION 5. Using a slight angle, align the plastic guide pins on the lead to their receptacles on Motherboard P9 -5V -12V +5V RED RED RED WHT BLK BLK BLK BLK BLU YLW RED ORG P8 Power Plugs from the power supply, ensure first... single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the other end to a standard 5 Volt power supply. To connect the leads from Power Supply ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 21 Most power supplies provide two plugs (P8 and P9), each containing six wires, two of which are located in the wrong orientation...
... to the floppy drives. (Pin 5 is not plugged. III. INSTALLATION 5. Using a slight angle, align the plastic guide pins on the lead to their receptacles on Motherboard P9 -5V -12V +5V RED RED RED WHT BLK BLK BLK BLK BLU YLW RED ORG P8 Power Plugs from the power supply, ensure first... single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the other end to a standard 5 Volt power supply. To connect the leads from Power Supply ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 21 Most power supplies provide two plugs (P8 and P9), each containing six wires, two of which are located in the wrong orientation...
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... Reset SW GND +5V NC Power LED & GND LOCK Keyboard Lock GND +5V GND Speaker GND Connector SPKR System Case Connections ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 23 Turbo LED Lead (CON1) The motherboard's turbo function is not in use the "Turbo Switch" since it shorted will always allow wakeup (the SMI lead cannot wake...
... Reset SW GND +5V NC Power LED & GND LOCK Keyboard Lock GND +5V GND Speaker GND Connector SPKR System Case Connections ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 23 Turbo LED Lead (CON1) The motherboard's turbo function is not in use the "Turbo Switch" since it shorted will always allow wakeup (the SMI lead cannot wake...