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... Corporation. • Sound Blaster AWE32 and SB16 are trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. • Adobe and Acrobat are released for identification purposes only. Product Name: ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 Manual Revision: 3.11 Release Date: May 1997 II ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information you may visit the...
... Corporation. • Sound Blaster AWE32 and SB16 are trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. • Adobe and Acrobat are released for identification purposes only. Product Name: ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 Manual Revision: 3.11 Release Date: May 1997 II ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information you may visit the...
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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: ...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 ...
....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: ...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 ...
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... 13 Static RAM (SRAM) for Level 2 (External) Cache 14 Compatible Cache Modules for ISA Cards 17 ASUS MediaBus Card 18 5. CONTENTS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual Jumpers 6 Jumper Settings 7 Cyrix CPU Identification 11 2. Central Processing Unit (CPU 15 4. INSTALLATION 4 Map of the... ASUS Motherboard 3 III. Expansion Cards 16 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 16 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 16 Assigning ...
... 13 Static RAM (SRAM) for Level 2 (External) Cache 14 Compatible Cache Modules for ISA Cards 17 ASUS MediaBus Card 18 5. CONTENTS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual Jumpers 6 Jumper Settings 7 Cyrix CPU Identification 11 2. Central Processing Unit (CPU 15 4. INSTALLATION 4 Map of the... ASUS Motherboard 3 III. Expansion Cards 16 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 16 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 16 Assigning ...
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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 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 MANAGEMENT 49 ...
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 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 MANAGEMENT 49 ...
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... graphics card is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with FCC Rules Part 15. VI ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual These limits are designed to radio communications.
... graphics card is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with FCC Rules Part 15. VI ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual These limits are designed to radio communications.
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...support software VI. Software: Information on setting up the motherboard. DOS/Win3.1x: Audio Software Manual (with ASUS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 1 If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your package is divided into the following sections... bundle) Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. Windows 95: Audio Software Manual (with mounting bracket Optional ASUS pipelined burst cache module ASUS P/I -A16C bundle) IX. 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 ...
...support software VI. Software: Information on setting up the motherboard. DOS/Win3.1x: Audio Software Manual (with ASUS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 1 If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your package is divided into the following sections... bundle) Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. Windows 95: Audio Software Manual (with mounting bracket Optional ASUS pipelined burst cache module ASUS P/I -A16C bundle) IX. 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 ...
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FEATURES Features of the ASUS Motherboard The ASUS P/I -P55T2P4 User's Manual Two floppy drives of either a standard PCI card or the ASUS MediaBus Card. • ASUS MediaBus Rev 2.0: Features an expansion slot extension shared with PCI Slot 4 for an optional high-performance ...Intel's 430HX PCIset together with EPP and ECP capabilities. 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 easy-to-install card. (For revision compatibility information, ...
FEATURES Features of the ASUS Motherboard The ASUS P/I -P55T2P4 User's Manual Two floppy drives of either a standard PCI card or the ASUS MediaBus Card. • ASUS MediaBus Rev 2.0: Features an expansion slot extension shared with PCI Slot 4 for an optional high-performance ...Intel's 430HX PCIset together with EPP and ECP capabilities. 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 easy-to-install card. (For revision compatibility information, ...
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... Enhanced IDE devices such as Tape Backup and CD-ROM drives. 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 Parts of Board) II. PCI 4 or ASUS MediaBus 2.0 (4) 72-pin SIMM Sockets Upgradeable TAG SRAM Self-Powered RealTime Clock Intel's 430HX...
... Enhanced IDE devices such as Tape Backup and CD-ROM drives. 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 Parts of Board) II. PCI 4 or ASUS MediaBus 2.0 (4) 72-pin SIMM Sockets Upgradeable TAG SRAM Self-Powered RealTime Clock Intel's 430HX...
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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. INSTALLATION Map of Board) Board Power Input...) JP11 JP12 Case Connector Freq Ratio IDE LED Infrared Conn. 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 ...
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. INSTALLATION Map of Board) Board Power Input...) JP11 JP12 Case Connector Freq Ratio IDE LED Infrared Conn. 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 ...
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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/... Drive p. 21 6) Power Input p. 21 7) Primary/Second. 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 III. INSTALLATION (Map of Board) III.
...) 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/... Drive p. 21 6) Power Input p. 21 7) Primary/Second. 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 III. INSTALLATION (Map of Board) III.
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... Power Supply 6. See "Map of jumpers. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. Settings with two jumper numbers require that came with the keyboard connector away from the system. 6 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual III. The jumpers will be moved together.
... Power Supply 6. See "Map of jumpers. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. Settings with two jumper numbers require that came with the keyboard connector away from the system. 6 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual III. The jumpers will be moved together.
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...IrDA) through BIOS (see CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP) or disable all Multi-I /O card. 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 Flash ROM Boot Block Programming (JP2) This sets the operation mode of the boot block area of the BIOS Flash ROM to allow...jumper in the Enabled position. 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 Jumper Settings 1.
...IrDA) through BIOS (see CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP) or disable all Multi-I /O card. 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 Flash ROM Boot Block Programming (JP2) This sets the operation mode of the boot block area of the BIOS Flash ROM to allow...jumper in the Enabled position. 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 Jumper Settings 1.
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An "ASUS" or "COAST" cache module can be used to upgrade the 256KB version to re-enter user preferences. Selections JP5 256KB [1-2] 512KB [2-3] JP5 1 2 3 256KB JP5 1 2 3 512KB ... Cache Size Setting (256KB / 512KB) 4. 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. Regardless of your cache combination, set the following jumpers according to the total amount of L2 cache that is present onboard and...
An "ASUS" or "COAST" cache module can be used to upgrade the 256KB version to re-enter user preferences. Selections JP5 256KB [1-2] 512KB [2-3] JP5 1 2 3 256KB JP5 1 2 3 512KB ... Cache Size Setting (256KB / 512KB) 4. 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. Regardless of your cache combination, set the following jumpers according to the total amount of L2 cache that is present onboard and...
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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
... 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
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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 CPU to the CPU. These must be set the frequency ratio between the Internal frequency of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock...
... 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 CPU to the CPU. These must be set the frequency ratio between the Internal frequency of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock...
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...Only) 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 (Jumpers) III. If the cache module that is labeled Cyrix 6x86-PR166+ but must be Revision 2.7 or later. See page ...you install DRAM above 64MB, 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 not both and set to 64MB. Memory Cacheable Size (JP4) The default of Motherboard" on the ...
...Only) 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 (Jumpers) III. If the cache module that is labeled Cyrix 6x86-PR166+ but must be Revision 2.7 or later. See page ...you install DRAM above 64MB, 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 not both and set to 64MB. Memory Cacheable Size (JP4) The default of Motherboard" on the ...
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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 Install memory in pairs. Top Side TAG SRAM Upgrade WARNING: If the cache module that is 15ns or faster. INSTALLATION 2. The DRAM can...
... 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 Install memory in pairs. Top Side TAG SRAM Upgrade WARNING: If the cache module that is 15ns or faster. INSTALLATION 2. The DRAM can...
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... and the "Metal Clips" should snap on one orientation as shown because of a "Plastic Safety Tab" on the other side. 5. INSTALLATION DRAM Memory Installation Procedures: 1. ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 13 With your finger tips, rock the memory module into place.
... and the "Metal Clips" should snap on one orientation as shown because of a "Plastic Safety Tab" on the other side. 5. INSTALLATION DRAM Memory Installation Procedures: 1. ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 13 With your finger tips, rock the memory module into place.
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...is no onboard cache, you have either 0KB, 256KB, or 512KB onboard. 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 No ... Slot, then 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 Because the number of either side of Motherboard" for Level 2 (External) Cache The motherboard you install already have 256KB. An...
...is no onboard cache, you have either 0KB, 256KB, or 512KB onboard. 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 No ... Slot, then 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 Because the number of either side of Motherboard" for Level 2 (External) Cache The motherboard you install already have 256KB. An...
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... then purchase a fan before you install. Lever Lock Blank 1 ZIF Socket 7 with the correct orientation as shown. Insert the CPU with Pentium Processor 1 White Dot ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 15 The white dot should have a fan attached to prevent overheating. Locate the ZIF socket and open it to it by first pulling...
... then purchase a fan before you install. Lever Lock Blank 1 ZIF Socket 7 with the correct orientation as shown. Insert the CPU with Pentium Processor 1 White Dot ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 15 The white dot should have a fan attached to prevent overheating. Locate the ZIF socket and open it to it by first pulling...