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.... The product name and revision number are subject to change without notice. Product Name: ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 Manual Revision: 3.11 Release Date: May 1997 II ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Manual revisions are mentioned for backup purposes. ASUS provides this manual "as ASUS) except documentation kept by the purchaser for identification purposes only. Product names appearing in this...
.... The product name and revision number are subject to change without notice. Product Name: ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 Manual Revision: 3.11 Release Date: May 1997 II ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Manual revisions are mentioned for backup purposes. ASUS provides this manual "as ASUS) except documentation kept by the purchaser for identification purposes only. Product names appearing in this...
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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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... Menu 26 Advanced Features Menu 27 Updating your Motherboard's BIOS 28 6. BIOS Setup 29 Load Defaults 30 Standard CMOS Setup 30 IV ASUS P/I . FEATURES 2 Features of the ASUS Motherboard 2 Parts of the Motherboard 4 Installation Steps 6 1. Expansion Cards 16 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 16 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards...Upgrade 12 DRAM Memory Installation Procedures 13 Static RAM (SRAM) for Level 2 (External) Cache 14 Compatible Cache Modules for ISA Cards 17 ASUS MediaBus Card 18 5. Central Processing Unit (CPU 15 4. CONTENTS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual
... Menu 26 Advanced Features Menu 27 Updating your Motherboard's BIOS 28 6. BIOS Setup 29 Load Defaults 30 Standard CMOS Setup 30 IV ASUS P/I . FEATURES 2 Features of the ASUS Motherboard 2 Parts of the Motherboard 4 Installation Steps 6 1. Expansion Cards 16 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 16 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards...Upgrade 12 DRAM Memory Installation Procedures 13 Static RAM (SRAM) for Level 2 (External) Cache 14 Compatible Cache Modules for ISA Cards 17 ASUS MediaBus Card 18 5. 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 CONTENTS Details of Standard CMOS Setup 31 BIOS Features Setup 34 Details of BIOS Features Setup 34 Chipset Features Setup 37 Power Management ...-SC200 54 Setting the INT Assignment 55 Terminator Settings 55 SCSI ID Numbers 56 VII. 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 CONTENTS Details of Standard CMOS Setup 31 BIOS Features Setup 34 Details of BIOS Features Setup 34 Chipset Features Setup 37 Power Management ...-SC200 54 Setting the INT Assignment 55 Terminator Settings 55 SCSI ID Numbers 56 VII. 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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... Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for connection of the FCC Rules. VI ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual WARNING: The use of shielded cables for radio noise emissions from that interference will not occur in accordance with FCC Rules Part 15...
... Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for connection of the FCC Rules. VI ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual WARNING: The use of shielded cables for radio noise emissions from that interference will not occur in accordance with FCC Rules Part 15...
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...and specifications concerning this manual is organized This manual is complete. IV. DOS/Win3.1x: Audio Software Manual (with ASUS I . Installation: Instructions on the included support software VI. V. If you discover damaged or missing items, please ...8226; Bus Master IDE Drivers for descriptions and use of an optional ASUS SCSI cards VII. The ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 motherboard 2 serial port ribbon cables attached to a mounting bracket 1 parallel ribbon cable with ASUS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 1 ASUS I . INTRODUCTION How this product III. BIOS Setup: BIOS software setup...
...and specifications concerning this manual is organized This manual is complete. IV. DOS/Win3.1x: Audio Software Manual (with ASUS I . Installation: Instructions on the included support software VI. V. If you discover damaged or missing items, please ...8226; Bus Master IDE Drivers for descriptions and use of an optional ASUS SCSI cards VII. The ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 motherboard 2 serial port ribbon cables attached to a mounting bracket 1 parallel ribbon cable with ASUS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 1 ASUS I . INTRODUCTION How this product III. BIOS Setup: BIOS software setup...
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... the use of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, or 64MB to form a memory size between 8MB to page 18.) • Super Multi-I -P55T2P4 is also supported. 2 ASUS P/I /O subsystems. • Error Checking and Correcting (ECC): Using Intel's 430HX PCIset together with PCI Slot 4 for wireless connections. 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 parity DRAM modules can also be directed from COM2 to the Infrared ...
... the use of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, or 64MB to form a memory size between 8MB to page 18.) • Super Multi-I -P55T2P4 is also supported. 2 ASUS P/I /O subsystems. • Error Checking and Correcting (ECC): Using Intel's 430HX PCIset together with PCI Slot 4 for wireless connections. 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 parity DRAM modules can also be directed from COM2 to the Infrared ...
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...Slots Parallel & Serial Ports Super Multi-I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 3 FEATURES • 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. PCI 4 or ASUS MediaBus 2.0 (4) 72-pin SIMM Sockets ... 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. Parts of Board) II. BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM and SCSI bootup. • Optional IrDA ...
...Slots Parallel & Serial Ports Super Multi-I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 3 FEATURES • 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. PCI 4 or ASUS MediaBus 2.0 (4) 72-pin SIMM Sockets ... 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. Parts of Board) II. BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM and SCSI bootup. • Optional IrDA ...
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...) 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... 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...
...) 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... 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...
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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 Single... Input p. 21 7) Primary/Second. INSTALLATION (Map of Board) III. 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 Single... Input p. 21 7) Primary/Second. INSTALLATION (Map of Board) III. 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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... your computer when working on the inside. 2. Jumpers with three pins. Set Jumpers on the motherboard. Jumpers Several hardware settings are separated from the system. 6 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Settings with two jumper numbers require that came with the component whenever the components are made through the use of the Motherboard" on...
... your computer when working on the inside. 2. Jumpers with three pins. Set Jumpers on the motherboard. Jumpers Several hardware settings are separated from the system. 6 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Settings with two jumper numbers require that came with the component whenever the components are made through the use of the Motherboard" on...
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... programming in the Enabled position. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) 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. Selections Enable Disable JP1 [1-2] (Default) [2-3] JP1 1 2 3 Enable (Default) JP1 1 2 3 Disabled Multi...
... programming in the Enabled position. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) 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. Selections Enable Disable JP1 [1-2] (Default) [2-3] JP1 1 2 3 Enable (Default) JP1 1 2 3 Disabled Multi...
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... JP7 Operation (Default) Clear Data RTC RAM (Operation / Clear Data) 8 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Total Level 2 Cache Size Setting (JP5) This jumper sets the total amount of L2 cache that is present onboard and installed as hard disk information and passwords. An "ASUS" or "COAST" cache module can be used to upgrade the...
... JP7 Operation (Default) Clear Data RTC RAM (Operation / Clear Data) 8 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Total Level 2 Cache Size Setting (JP5) This jumper sets the total amount of L2 cache that is present onboard and installed as hard disk information and passwords. An "ASUS" or "COAST" cache module can be used to upgrade 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 Single/Dual Power Plane CPU Voltage Regulator Selections The following jumpers set the voltage supplied to single power plane CPU's. Single Power Plane...
... 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 Single/Dual Power Plane CPU Voltage Regulator Selections The following jumpers set the voltage supplied to single power plane CPU's. Single Power Plane...
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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 Intel, AMD, IBM, or Cyrix CPU...
... 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 Intel, AMD, IBM, or Cyrix CPU...
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... 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 Revision 2.7 or later. See page 12 for TAG SRAM upgrade and page 14 for L2...BSRAM 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 Mcache chips can only allow cacheable memory above 64MB, you install already have an extended tag, do not install another TAG SRAM...
... 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 Revision 2.7 or later. See page 12 for TAG SRAM upgrade and page 14 for L2...BSRAM 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 Mcache chips can only allow cacheable memory above 64MB, you install already have an extended tag, do not install another TAG SRAM...
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.... The DRAM can be unstable. INSTALLATION 2. 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
.... The DRAM can be unstable. INSTALLATION 2. 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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... DRAM Sockets & Module Notched End 2. III. 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 To release the memory module, squeeze both "Metal Clips" outwards and rock the module out of the SIMM memory modules. 1234 III...
... DRAM Sockets & Module Notched End 2. III. 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 To release the memory module, squeeze both "Metal Clips" outwards and rock the module out of the SIMM memory modules. 1234 III...
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... page 8 when changes are made to your cache size. 42 Pins III. 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 No Yes...and a Cache Expansion 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 If you have both onboard cache chips (see "Map of Motherboard" for Level 2 (External) Cache The motherboard you may have 256KB...
... page 8 when changes are made to your cache size. 42 Pins III. 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 No Yes...and a Cache Expansion 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 If you have both onboard cache chips (see "Map of Motherboard" for Level 2 (External) Cache The motherboard you may have 256KB...