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...revision number. Products mentioned in this manual or product. All rights reserved. Product Name: ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 Manual Revision: 3.11 Release Date: May 1997 II ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Specifications are subject to change without warranty of any defect or error in ...are trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. • Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. ASUS provides this manual "as ASUS) except documentation kept by the purchaser for identification purposes only. Manual revisions are mentioned for backup purposes. Manual...
...revision number. Products mentioned in this manual or product. All rights reserved. Product Name: ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 Manual Revision: 3.11 Release Date: May 1997 II ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Specifications are subject to change without warranty of any defect or error in ...are trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. • Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. ASUS provides this manual "as ASUS) except documentation kept by the purchaser for identification purposes only. Manual revisions are mentioned for backup purposes. Manual...
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....tw Technical Support: Fax: 886-2-895-9254 BBS: 886-2-896-4667 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: http://www.asus.com.tw/ Gopher: gopher.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL Marketing Info: Address: 721 Charcot Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131, USA Telephone: 1-... 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
....tw Technical Support: Fax: 886-2-895-9254 BBS: 886-2-896-4667 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: http://www.asus.com.tw/ Gopher: gopher.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL Marketing Info: Address: 721 Charcot Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131, USA Telephone: 1-... 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
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CONTENTS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual INTRODUCTION 1 How this Motherboard 14 3. FEATURES 2 Features of the ASUS Motherboard 2 Parts of the Motherboard 4 Installation Steps 6 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU 15 4. INSTALLATION 4 Map of the ASUS Motherboard 3 III. Expansion Cards 16 Expansion Card Installation Procedure ... Procedures 13 Static RAM (SRAM) for Level 2 (External) Cache 14 Compatible Cache Modules for ISA Cards 17 ASUS MediaBus Card 18 5. External Connectors 19 Power Connection Procedures 25 IV. BIOS SOFTWARE 26 Support Software 26 Flash Memory...
CONTENTS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual INTRODUCTION 1 How this Motherboard 14 3. FEATURES 2 Features of the ASUS Motherboard 2 Parts of the Motherboard 4 Installation Steps 6 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU 15 4. INSTALLATION 4 Map of the ASUS Motherboard 3 III. Expansion Cards 16 Expansion Card Installation Procedure ... Procedures 13 Static RAM (SRAM) for Level 2 (External) Cache 14 Compatible Cache Modules for ISA Cards 17 ASUS MediaBus Card 18 5. External Connectors 19 Power Connection Procedures 25 IV. BIOS SOFTWARE 26 Support Software 26 Flash Memory...
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... Configuration Utility 50 Notes 50 VI. Windows 95 Audio Software (with optional ASUS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual V DOS 3.1 & Windows 3.1x Audio Software (with optional ASUS I-A16C Audio Card Bundle Only) ASUS P/I -A16C Audio Card Bundle Only) IX. ASUS I-A16C Audio Card 57 ASUS I-A16C Audio Features 57 Unpacking and Handling Precautions 57 Layout and Connectors 58 Connectors...
... Configuration Utility 50 Notes 50 VI. Windows 95 Audio Software (with optional ASUS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual V DOS 3.1 & Windows 3.1x Audio Software (with optional ASUS I-A16C Audio Card Bundle Only) ASUS P/I -A16C Audio Card Bundle Only) IX. ASUS I-A16C Audio Card 57 ASUS I-A16C Audio Features 57 Unpacking and Handling Precautions 57 Layout and Connectors 58 Connectors...
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... or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Changes or modifications to this equipment. VI ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual WARNING: The use of shielded cables for connection of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to radio communications. Canadian Department of Communications...
... or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Changes or modifications to this equipment. VI ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual WARNING: The use of shielded cables for connection of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to radio communications. Canadian Department of Communications...
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...items, please contact your package is divided into the following sections: I. V. INTRODUCTION How this product III. ASUS I . Windows 95: Audio Software Manual (with ASUS I -A16C bundle) Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. INTRODUCTION (Manual / Checklist) I -A16C...-SC860 Ultra-Fast SCSI card Optional ASUS I-A16C audio card Optional PS/2 mouse cable with mounting bracket Optional ASUS pipelined burst cache module ASUS P/I . BIOS Setup: BIOS software setup information. I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 1 The ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 motherboard 2 serial port ribbon cables ...
...items, please contact your package is divided into the following sections: I. V. INTRODUCTION How this product III. ASUS I . Windows 95: Audio Software Manual (with ASUS I -A16C bundle) Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. INTRODUCTION (Manual / Checklist) I -A16C...-SC860 Ultra-Fast SCSI card Optional ASUS I-A16C audio card Optional PS/2 mouse cable with mounting bracket Optional ASUS pipelined burst cache module ASUS P/I . BIOS Setup: BIOS software setup information. I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 1 The ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 motherboard 2 serial port ribbon cables ...
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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 the demanding PC user who wants a great many features in one parallel port with PCI Slot 4 for compatible...which includes two functions in a small package. 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 capabilities...
...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 the demanding PC user who wants a great many features in one parallel port with PCI Slot 4 for compatible...which includes two functions in a small package. 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 capabilities...
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... an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that supports the optional ASUS PCI-SC200 SCSI controller cards. PCI 4 or ASUS MediaBus 2.0 (4) 72-pin SIMM Sockets Upgradeable TAG SRAM Self-Powered RealTime Clock ...'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. BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM and SCSI bootup. • Optional...Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2. FEATURES (Parts of the ASUS Motherboard 3 ISA Slots Programmable Flash ROM 3 PCI Slots Parallel & Serial Ports Super Multi...
... an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that supports the optional ASUS PCI-SC200 SCSI controller cards. PCI 4 or ASUS MediaBus 2.0 (4) 72-pin SIMM Sockets Upgradeable TAG SRAM Self-Powered RealTime Clock ...'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. BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM and SCSI bootup. • Optional...Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2. FEATURES (Parts of the ASUS Motherboard 3 ISA Slots Programmable Flash ROM 3 PCI Slots Parallel & Serial Ports Super Multi...
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... Slot 1 SIMM Socket 4 (Bank 1) SIMM Socket 3 (Bank 1) SIMM Socket 2 (Bank 0) SIMM Socket 1 (Bank 0) 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 MULTI I/O Chipset Multi-I -P55T2P4 User's Manual INSTALLATION Map of Board) Board Power Input P9 Secondary IDE Primary IDE Floppy Drives P8 MediaBus 2.0 Pipelined Burst Level 2 Cache...
... Slot 1 SIMM Socket 4 (Bank 1) SIMM Socket 3 (Bank 1) SIMM Socket 2 (Bank 0) SIMM Socket 1 (Bank 0) 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 MULTI I/O Chipset Multi-I -P55T2P4 User's Manual INSTALLATION Map of Board) Board Power Input P9 Secondary IDE Primary IDE Floppy Drives P8 MediaBus 2.0 Pipelined Burst Level 2 Cache...
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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 INSTALLATION (Map of Board) III. III. IDE p. 22 8) IDE LED p. 22 9) Turbo/Power (CON1) p. 23 10) SMI Switch (...) 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...
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 INSTALLATION (Map of Board) III. III. IDE p. 22 8) IDE LED p. 22 9) Turbo/Power (CON1) p. 23 10) SMI Switch (...) 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...
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... some precautions whenever you must complete the following the pin layout on the inside. 2. Settings with two pins will be sharing pins from the system. 6 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Install DRAM and SRAM Modules 3. The jumper settings will also be described numerically such as diagramed. To connect the pins, simply place a plastic...
... some precautions whenever you must complete the following the pin layout on the inside. 2. Settings with two pins will be sharing pins from the system. 6 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Install DRAM and SRAM Modules 3. The jumper settings will also be described numerically such as diagramed. To connect the pins, simply place a plastic...
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INSTALLATION Jumper Settings 1. 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 Onboard Multi-I/O Selection (JP1) You can selectively disable each onboard Multi-I/O item (floppy, serial, parallel, and IrDA) through BIOS (see CHIPSET FEATURES ... jumper in the Enabled position. III. 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. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III.
INSTALLATION Jumper Settings 1. 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 Onboard Multi-I/O Selection (JP1) You can selectively disable each onboard Multi-I/O item (floppy, serial, parallel, and IrDA) through BIOS (see CHIPSET FEATURES ... jumper in the Enabled position. III. 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. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III.
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...INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. If you only have onboard cache chips, then you may install a cache module of either 256KB or 512KB. An "ASUS" or "COAST" cache module can be used to upgrade the 256KB version to re-enter user preferences. Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (.... INSTALLATION 3. 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 If you have both onboard cache chips (see "Map of L2 cache that is present. To clear the RTC data: (1) Turn off the...
...INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. If you only have onboard cache chips, then you may install a cache module of either 256KB or 512KB. An "ASUS" or "COAST" cache module can be used to upgrade the 256KB version to re-enter user preferences. Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (.... INSTALLATION 3. 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 If you have both onboard cache chips (see "Map of L2 cache that is present. To clear the RTC data: (1) Turn off the...
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... 2.8 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 Determine whether your retailer. 5. WARNING: Incorrect setting can damage your CPU. Dual Power Plane CPU Voltage Regulator Selection (JP20) These jumpers set the...
... 2.8 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 Determine whether your retailer. 5. WARNING: Incorrect setting can damage your CPU. Dual Power Plane CPU Voltage Regulator Selection (JP20) These jumpers set the...
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... clock 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 Freq. 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 60MHz 66MHz 60MHz 66MHz 60MHz 50MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 60MHz 50MHz (BUS Freq.) JP10 JP9 JP8 [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] (Freq...
... clock 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 Freq. 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 60MHz 66MHz 60MHz 66MHz 60MHz 50MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 60MHz 50MHz (BUS Freq.) JP10 JP9 JP8 [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] (Freq...
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...onboard TAG SRAM which allows cacheable memory up 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 Revision 2.7 or later. III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. Memory Cacheable Size (JP4) The ...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 If you install DRAM above 64MB and wish to 64MB. 512MB will make the system unstable. The number should read G8DC6620A or...
...onboard TAG SRAM which allows cacheable memory up 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 Revision 2.7 or later. III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. Memory Cacheable Size (JP4) The ...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 If you install DRAM above 64MB and wish to 64MB. 512MB will make the system unstable. The number should read G8DC6620A or...
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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 Top Side TAG SRAM Upgrade WARNING: If the cache module that is described by the Top view with more than 24 chips per...
... 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 Top Side TAG SRAM Upgrade WARNING: If the cache module that is described by the Top view with more than 24 chips per...
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III. The SIMM memory modules will only fit in SIMM Socket Safety Tab (This Side Only) Mounting Hole 4. ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 13 Support Clip 72 Pin DRAM in one end of the SIMM sockets which requires the "Notched End" of the "Metal Clips". The ...
III. The SIMM memory modules will only fit in SIMM Socket Safety Tab (This Side Only) Mounting Hole 4. ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 13 Support Clip 72 Pin DRAM in one end of the SIMM sockets which requires the "Notched End" of the "Metal Clips". The ...
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...the cache module that 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 (External Cache) 38 Pins Pipelined Burst Cache Module Insert the module as shown. 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 512KB No ...
...the cache module that 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 (External Cache) 38 Pins Pipelined Burst Cache Module Insert the module as shown. 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 512KB No ...
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... the of the CPU with ZIF Socket 5 processors. you turn off your guide. INSTALLATION (CPU) III. The CPU that came with Pentium Processor 1 White Dot ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 15 If this is missing from the socket then upwards to the CPU top and then install the fan onto the CPU. Central...
... the of the CPU with ZIF Socket 5 processors. you turn off your guide. INSTALLATION (CPU) III. The CPU that came with Pentium Processor 1 White Dot ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 15 If this is missing from the socket then upwards to the CPU top and then install the fan onto the CPU. Central...