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... 23 4. CONTENTS I. BIOS Setup 39 Load Defaults 40 Standard CMOS Setup 40 Details of Standard CMOS Setup 40 BIOS Features Setup 43 Details of the ASUS P2B-B Motherboard 12 Installation Steps 14 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 Universal Retention Mechanism 19 Heatsinks 19 Installing the Processor 20...
... 23 4. CONTENTS I. BIOS Setup 39 Load Defaults 40 Standard CMOS Setup 40 Details of Standard CMOS Setup 40 BIOS Features Setup 43 Details of the ASUS P2B-B Motherboard 12 Installation Steps 14 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 Universal Retention Mechanism 19 Heatsinks 19 Installing the Processor 20...
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...-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 63 Features 64 Software Driver Support 64 Question and Answer 64 ASUS P2B-B User's Manual 5 CONTENTS Chipset Features Setup 46 Details of Chipset Features Setup 46 Power Management Setup 49 Details of Power Management Setup 49 PNP and ... Setup Defaults 54 Supervisor Password and User Password 55 IDE HDD Auto Detection 56 Save & Exit Setup 57 Exit Without Saving 57 V. SUPPORT CD 58 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 58 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 59 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 59 System Requirements 59 Using the...
...-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 63 Features 64 Software Driver Support 64 Question and Answer 64 ASUS P2B-B User's Manual 5 CONTENTS Chipset Features Setup 46 Details of Chipset Features Setup 46 Power Management Setup 49 Details of Power Management Setup 49 PNP and ... Setup Defaults 54 Supervisor Password and User Password 55 IDE HDD Auto Detection 56 Save & Exit Setup 57 Exit Without Saving 57 V. SUPPORT CD 58 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 58 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 59 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 59 System Requirements 59 Using the...
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I . Introduction: II. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism for SECC/SECC2/SEPP (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives (1) Floppy ribbon cable for (1) 5.25inch...Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) Motherboard User's manual Infrared module (optional) USB/MIR module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS PC100-compliant SDRAM (optional) ASUS P2B-B User's Manual 7 Support CD: Manual information and checklist Information and ...
I . Introduction: II. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism for SECC/SECC2/SEPP (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives (1) Floppy ribbon cable for (1) 5.25inch...Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) Motherboard User's manual Infrared module (optional) USB/MIR module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS PC100-compliant SDRAM (optional) ASUS P2B-B User's Manual 7 Support CD: Manual information and checklist Information and ...
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... and information between SMBus devices. • PCI & ISA Expansion Slots: Provides three 32-bit PCI and two 16-bit ISA slots. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2B-B Motherboard The ASUS P2B-B is used to examine and manage system status information such as the...
... and information between SMBus devices. • PCI & ISA Expansion Slots: Provides three 32-bit PCI and two 16-bit ISA slots. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2B-B Motherboard The ASUS P2B-B is used to examine and manage system status information such as the...
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...using Bus Master UltraDMA/33 IDE which can handle data transfer up to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy. Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) which allows hardware to 33MB/s. FEATURES Specifications II. The new...there is no need to the memory and processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with Intel chipsets improve IDE transfer rates using PC100-compliant SDRAM. ASUS P2B-B User's Manual 9 ter busses to upgrade current hard drives or cables. • SDRAM Optimized...
...using Bus Master UltraDMA/33 IDE which can handle data transfer up to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy. Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) which allows hardware to 33MB/s. FEATURES Specifications II. The new...there is no need to the memory and processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with Intel chipsets improve IDE transfer rates using PC100-compliant SDRAM. ASUS P2B-B User's Manual 9 ter busses to upgrade current hard drives or cables. • SDRAM Optimized...
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... sleep mode. FEATURES Specifications II. A simple glimpse provides useful information to the user. • Remote Ring On (requires external modem): This allows a computer to critical motherboard components. The system resource monitor will power off automatically even in the working state places the system into one of damaging temperatures. • Voltage Monitoring... on the BIOS setting (see "Power Management Setup" under BIOS SOFTWARE). All the fans are used up to ensure proper system configuration and management. 10 ASUS P2B-B User's Manual
... sleep mode. FEATURES Specifications II. A simple glimpse provides useful information to the user. • Remote Ring On (requires external modem): This allows a computer to critical motherboard components. The system resource monitor will power off automatically even in the working state places the system into one of damaging temperatures. • Voltage Monitoring... on the BIOS setting (see "Power Management Setup" under BIOS SOFTWARE). All the fans are used up to ensure proper system configuration and management. 10 ASUS P2B-B User's Manual
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IDE Connectors Programmable Flash EEPROM Thermal Sensor PS/2 Mouse, USB, Super Multi-I/O Connector IrDA Header Serial, Parallel, Floppy AT Power Connector ASUS P2B-B User's Manual 11 FEATURES Motherboard Parts II. II. FEATURES The ASUS P2B-B Motherboard Hardware Monitor 2 ISA Slots 3 PCI Slots ATX Power Connector AGP Slot Slot 1 Intel 440BX AGPset 3 DIMM Sockets Universal Folding Retention Mech.
IDE Connectors Programmable Flash EEPROM Thermal Sensor PS/2 Mouse, USB, Super Multi-I/O Connector IrDA Header Serial, Parallel, Floppy AT Power Connector ASUS P2B-B User's Manual 11 FEATURES Motherboard Parts II. II. FEATURES The ASUS P2B-B Motherboard Hardware Monitor 2 ISA Slots 3 PCI Slots ATX Power Connector AGP Slot Slot 1 Intel 440BX AGPset 3 DIMM Sockets Universal Folding Retention Mech.
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INSTALLATION Motherboard Layout 12 ASUS P2B-B User's Manual III. INSTALLATION Layout of the ASUS P2B-B Motherboard ISA Slot 2 ISA Slot 1 PCI Slot 3 (PCI3) CPU Slot 1 PS/2 Hardware Monitor Super Multi I/O SBLINK USB/MIR PARALLEL WOL_CON Wake-On-LAN Connector FLOPPY COM 1 .../72-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 3 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) Intel PIIX4 PCIset CLRTC ASUS ASIC SMB BIOS Power CR2032 3V Lithium Cell Intel 440BX AGPset PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FREQ MULT BF0 IR BF1 BF2...
INSTALLATION Motherboard Layout 12 ASUS P2B-B User's Manual III. INSTALLATION Layout of the ASUS P2B-B Motherboard ISA Slot 2 ISA Slot 1 PCI Slot 3 (PCI3) CPU Slot 1 PS/2 Hardware Monitor Super Multi I/O SBLINK USB/MIR PARALLEL WOL_CON Wake-On-LAN Connector FLOPPY COM 1 .../72-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 3 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) Intel PIIX4 PCIset CLRTC ASUS ASIC SMB BIOS Power CR2032 3V Lithium Cell Intel 440BX AGPset PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FREQ MULT BF0 IR BF1 BF2...
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ASUS P2B-B User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) CLR_RTC 2) KBPWR 3) VIO 4) FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3 5) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 14 Clear Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (Short/Clear ... p. 31 PS/2 Mouse/USB/IR Combo-Connector (18-1 pins) 17) IR p. 31 Infrared Port Module Connector (5 pins) 18) ATXPWR p. 32 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20 pins) 19) PS/2 p. 32 AT Motherboard Power Connector (20 pins) 20) SBLINK p. 33 SB-Link™ Port Connector (6-1 pins) 21) SMB p. 33 SMBus Connector (3 pins) 22) CHASIS...
ASUS P2B-B User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) CLR_RTC 2) KBPWR 3) VIO 4) FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3 5) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 14 Clear Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (Short/Clear ... p. 31 PS/2 Mouse/USB/IR Combo-Connector (18-1 pins) 17) IR p. 31 Infrared Port Module Connector (5 pins) 18) ATXPWR p. 32 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20 pins) 19) PS/2 p. 32 AT Motherboard Power Connector (20 pins) 20) SBLINK p. 33 SB-Link™ Port Connector (6-1 pins) 21) SMB p. 33 SMBus Connector (3 pins) 22) CHASIS...
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... the edges and try not to reenter user preferences. RTC RAMCLRTC Clear Data [short solder points momentarily] CLRTC P2B-B Clear RTC RAM 14 ASUS P2B-B User's Manual Install Memory Modules 3. Install Expansion Cards 5. Jumpers WARNING! Place components on a grounded antistatic... To protect them against damage from the system. Unplug your computer, you work on the inside. 2. INSTALLATION Jumpers III. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. III. Jumper Settings 1. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling ...
... the edges and try not to reenter user preferences. RTC RAMCLRTC Clear Data [short solder points momentarily] CLRTC P2B-B Clear RTC RAM 14 ASUS P2B-B User's Manual Install Memory Modules 3. Install Expansion Cards 5. Jumpers WARNING! Place components on a grounded antistatic... To protect them against damage from the system. Unplug your computer, you work on the inside. 2. INSTALLATION Jumpers III. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. III. Jumper Settings 1. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling ...
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...the strict timing issues involved under "Chipset Features Setup" in BIOS setup. ASUS P2B-B User's Manual 17 Memory speed setup is recommended through "Chipset Features Setup" in BIOS setup. III. System Memory (DIMM) This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). To utilize the chipset's Error...; Two possible memory chips are supported: SDRAM with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. Install memory in 16, 32, 64,128MB; ant DIMMs . One side (with 9 chips per side (standard 8 chips/side + 1 ECC chip...
...the strict timing issues involved under "Chipset Features Setup" in BIOS setup. ASUS P2B-B User's Manual 17 Memory speed setup is recommended through "Chipset Features Setup" in BIOS setup. III. System Memory (DIMM) This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). To utilize the chipset's Error...; Two possible memory chips are supported: SDRAM with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. Install memory in 16, 32, 64,128MB; ant DIMMs . One side (with 9 chips per side (standard 8 chips/side + 1 ECC chip...
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... of pins are different on the motherboard. SDRAM DIMMs have a higher pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins Lock P2B-B 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 18 ASUS P2B-B User's Manual INSTALLATION DIMM Memory Installation...
... of pins are different on the motherboard. SDRAM DIMMs have a higher pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins Lock P2B-B 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 18 ASUS P2B-B User's Manual INSTALLATION DIMM Memory Installation...
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...SEPP). ASUS P2B-B User's Manual 19 Pentium II processor packaged in an SECC with heatsink and fan (top view) Pentium II processor packaged in an SECC2 or Celeron™ processor packaged in an SEPP with heatsink and fan (top view) Universal Retention Mechanism Your motherboard comes ...fans that your CPU fan is working. The URM supports Pentium II and Celeron processors. III. III. Central Processing Unit (CPU) Your motherboard provides a Slot 1 connector for the boxed Pentium II and Celeron processors are those with a Universal Retention Mechanism (URM). You may install...
...SEPP). ASUS P2B-B User's Manual 19 Pentium II processor packaged in an SECC with heatsink and fan (top view) Pentium II processor packaged in an SECC2 or Celeron™ processor packaged in an SEPP with heatsink and fan (top view) Universal Retention Mechanism Your motherboard comes ...fans that your CPU fan is working. The URM supports Pentium II and Celeron processors. III. III. Central Processing Unit (CPU) Your motherboard provides a Slot 1 connector for the boxed Pentium II and Celeron processors are those with a Universal Retention Mechanism (URM). You may install...
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... to provide adequate circulation across the processor's passive heatsink. 3. With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipset, push the SECC, SECC2, or SEPP gently but firmly into the Slot 1 connector until it is firmly seated on ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions.) ASUS P2B-B User's Manual 21 SECC with Pentium® II only: Push the SECC's two...
... to provide adequate circulation across the processor's passive heatsink. 3. With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipset, push the SECC, SECC2, or SEPP gently but firmly into the Slot 1 connector until it is firmly seated on ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions.) ASUS P2B-B User's Manual 21 SECC with Pentium® II only: Push the SECC's two...
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...of the Celeron™ heatsink (right), as indicated. 22 ASUS P2B-B User's Manual Attach the Heatsink on the preceding page for a Pentium® II processor packaged in an SECC/SECC2 or a Celeron™ processor packaged in a Slot 1 motherboard with a rock arm design for a Pentium® II... processor packaged in an SECC. INSTALLATION CPU ASUS P2T-Cable The optional ASUS P2T-Cable can only be used in an SEPP . III.
...of the Celeron™ heatsink (right), as indicated. 22 ASUS P2B-B User's Manual Attach the Heatsink on the preceding page for a Pentium® II processor packaged in an SECC/SECC2 or a Celeron™ processor packaged in a Slot 1 motherboard with a rock arm design for a Pentium® II... processor packaged in an SECC. INSTALLATION CPU ASUS P2T-Cable The optional ASUS P2T-Cable can only be used in an SEPP . III.
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... The recommended heatsinks for the Slot 1 processors are those with a lever to the motherboard's CPU fan connector. The Elan Vital heatsink, however, comes with three-pin fans, such as the ASUS Smart Fan, that can monitor the fan's RPM and use the alert function with thermal...an optional hardware monitor, they can be connected to clamp the heatsink into the SEC cartridge. ASUS P2B-B User's Manual 23 Connect the P2T-Cable to "Lock." IMPORTANT! INSTALLATION CPU R P2B-B CPU Thermal Sensor Connectors NOTE: If you have similar heat distribution and heatsink material. 2. ...
... The recommended heatsinks for the Slot 1 processors are those with a lever to the motherboard's CPU fan connector. The Elan Vital heatsink, however, comes with three-pin fans, such as the ASUS Smart Fan, that can monitor the fan's RPM and use the alert function with thermal...an optional hardware monitor, they can be connected to clamp the heatsink into the SEC cartridge. ASUS P2B-B User's Manual 23 Connect the P2T-Cable to "Lock." IMPORTANT! INSTALLATION CPU R P2B-B CPU Thermal Sensor Connectors NOTE: If you have similar heat distribution and heatsink material. 2. ...
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...expansion card. Read the documentation for your computer system's cover and the bracket plate on the slot you use at the same time. 24 ASUS P2B-B User's Manual Remove your expansion card, such as legacy ISA cards, requires that no two devices share the same IRQs or your used... , leaving 3 IRQs free. Generally, an IRQ must be used by a particular device (to operate. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. If your motherboard and expansion cards. Failure to do so may require to use , leaving 6 IRQs free for your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or...
...expansion card. Read the documentation for your computer system's cover and the bracket plate on the slot you use at the same time. 24 ASUS P2B-B User's Manual Remove your expansion card, such as legacy ISA cards, requires that no two devices share the same IRQs or your used... , leaving 3 IRQs free. Generally, an IRQ must be used by a particular device (to operate. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. If your motherboard and expansion cards. Failure to do so may require to use , leaving 6 IRQs free for your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or...
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...Plug and Play (PNP) specification which IRQs are assigned automatically from those IRQs and DMAs you want to INT A. Accelerated Graphics Port This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to a PCI slot that has a card in the PCI and PnP configuration section of the...Utility. The PCI and PNP configuration of graphics cards with the BIOS, you need to PCI expansion cards after those available. R P2B-B Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2B-B User's Manual 25 To install a PCI card, you can select a DMA channel in it that does not work with ...
...Plug and Play (PNP) specification which IRQs are assigned automatically from those IRQs and DMAs you want to INT A. Accelerated Graphics Port This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to a PCI slot that has a card in the PCI and PnP configuration section of the...Utility. The PCI and PNP configuration of graphics cards with the BIOS, you need to PCI expansion cards after those available. R P2B-B Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2B-B User's Manual 25 To install a PCI card, you can select a DMA channel in it that does not work with ...
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...provided floppy drive ribbon cable. Pin 1 is removed to the board, connect the two plugs on the Pin 1 side of the ASUS Motherboard." Use a PS/2 keyboard adapter in "Map of the connector. After connecting the single end to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation ... than 6in. (15cm) from jumpers in order to connect a PS/2 keyboard to your motherboard. R R III. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be less than 18in. (46cm), with pin 5 plugged). Pin 1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector P2B-B Floppy Disk Drive Connector 26 ASUS P2B-B User's Manual INSTALLATION Connectors III.
...provided floppy drive ribbon cable. Pin 1 is removed to the board, connect the two plugs on the Pin 1 side of the ASUS Motherboard." Use a PS/2 keyboard adapter in "Map of the connector. After connecting the single end to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation ... than 6in. (15cm) from jumpers in order to connect a PS/2 keyboard to your motherboard. R R III. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be less than 18in. (46cm), with pin 5 plugged). Pin 1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector P2B-B Floppy Disk Drive Connector 26 ASUS P2B-B User's Manual INSTALLATION Connectors III.