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... 43 Details of BIOS Features Setup 43 4 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual Motherboard Settings 12 Jumper Settings 13 2. FEATURES 8 Features 8 The ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS Motherboard 9 III. BIOS SOFTWARE 36 Flash Memory Writer Utility 36 Main Menu 36 Managing and Updating... Your Motherboard's BIOS 38 6. System Memory (DIMM 17 DIMM Memory Installation Procedures 18 3. INTRODUCTION 7 How This ...
... 43 Details of BIOS Features Setup 43 4 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual Motherboard Settings 12 Jumper Settings 13 2. FEATURES 8 Features 8 The ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS Motherboard 9 III. BIOS SOFTWARE 36 Flash Memory Writer Utility 36 Main Menu 36 Managing and Updating... Your Motherboard's BIOS 38 6. System Memory (DIMM 17 DIMM Memory Installation Procedures 18 3. INTRODUCTION 7 How This ...
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.../33 Bus Master IDE: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with EPP and ECP capabilities. FEATURES Features The ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS motherboards are necessary to the memory and processor. 8 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual All PCI slots can also be directed from PCI master busses to meet the enhanced 100MHz bus speed...
.../33 Bus Master IDE: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with EPP and ECP capabilities. FEATURES Features The ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS motherboards are necessary to the memory and processor. 8 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual All PCI slots can also be directed from PCI master busses to meet the enhanced 100MHz bus speed...
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ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 11 O/R: Optional/Reserved for future use this address, otherwise conflicts will occur. INST ALLATION Layout Contents III. III. INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) CLRTC 2) KBPK 3) ... Multiple p. 15 Chassis Intrusion Sensor Setting (Enable/Disable) Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) DIMM Sockets 2) SEC CPU Slot 3) SLOT1, SLOT2 4) PCI1, PCI2, PCI3, PCI4 5) AGP p. 18 DIMM Memory Support p. 19 Single Edge Contact CPU Support p. 24 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion Slots* p. 25 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots† p. 25 Accelerated Graphics...
ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 11 O/R: Optional/Reserved for future use this address, otherwise conflicts will occur. INST ALLATION Layout Contents III. III. INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) CLRTC 2) KBPK 3) ... Multiple p. 15 Chassis Intrusion Sensor Setting (Enable/Disable) Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) DIMM Sockets 2) SEC CPU Slot 3) SLOT1, SLOT2 4) PCI1, PCI2, PCI3, PCI4 5) AGP p. 18 DIMM Memory Support p. 19 Single Edge Contact CPU Support p. 24 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion Slots* p. 25 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots† p. 25 Accelerated Graphics...
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Install Memory Modules 3. Setup the BIOS Software 1. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came ... a metal object, such as SCSI cards, contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. III. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. INST ALLATION Motherboard Settings 12 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual Check Motherboard Settings 2. Unplug your computer when working on your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads...
Install Memory Modules 3. Setup the BIOS Software 1. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came ... a metal object, such as SCSI cards, contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. III. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. INST ALLATION Motherboard Settings 12 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual Check Motherboard Settings 2. Unplug your computer when working on your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads...
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...). To utilize the chipset's Error Checking and Correction (ECC) feature, you must use a DIMM module with memory chips) of the strict timing issues involved under "Chipset Features Setup". ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 17 One side (with 9 chips per side (standard 8 chips/side + 1 ECC chip) and make the proper settings through SDRAM Configuration...
...). To utilize the chipset's Error Checking and Correction (ECC) feature, you must use a DIMM module with memory chips) of the strict timing issues involved under "Chipset Features Setup". ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 17 One side (with 9 chips per side (standard 8 chips/side + 1 ECC chip) and make the proper settings through SDRAM Configuration...
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...DIMM will only fit in the orientation as shown. 1 R 1 III. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual INST ALLATION System Memory III. SDRAM DIMMs have different pin contacts on each side and therefore have the same pin contacts on the motherboard. ... have a higher pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins Lock P2B-D/DS 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets (FRONT) The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. INSTALLATION DIMM Memory Installation Procedures Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins...
...DIMM will only fit in the orientation as shown. 1 R 1 III. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual INST ALLATION System Memory III. SDRAM DIMMs have different pin contacts on each side and therefore have the same pin contacts on the motherboard. ... have a higher pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins Lock P2B-D/DS 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets (FRONT) The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. INSTALLATION DIMM Memory Installation Procedures Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins...
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... so legacy ISA cards must not use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. For PnP cards, IRQs are handled the same way as the ASUS AGP-V2740 3D Multimedia Accelerator. 1 R 1 P2B-D/DS Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 25 To install a PCI card, you... want to use this motherboard complies with ultra-high memory bandwidth, such as the IRQ assignment process...
... so legacy ISA cards must not use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. For PnP cards, IRQs are handled the same way as the ASUS AGP-V2740 3D Multimedia Accelerator. 1 R 1 P2B-D/DS Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 25 To install a PCI card, you... want to use this motherboard complies with ultra-high memory bandwidth, such as the IRQ assignment process...
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... The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. If "unknown" is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. To save AFLASH.EXE and the BIOS file to save a copy of ... of the original motherboard BIOS in DOS mode. BIOS Flash Memory Writer IMPORTANT! Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\440BX-1 and then press . 36 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual Main Menu 1. IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Flash Memory Writer Utility This motherboard has an onboard SCSI BIOS and boot...
... The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. If "unknown" is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. To save AFLASH.EXE and the BIOS file to save a copy of ... of the original motherboard BIOS in DOS mode. BIOS Flash Memory Writer IMPORTANT! Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\440BX-1 and then press . 36 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual Main Menu 1. IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Flash Memory Writer Utility This motherboard has an onboard SCSI BIOS and boot...
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....AWD, and then press . When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. BIOS Flash Memory Writer ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 37 To update your new BIOS and the path, for procedures on downloading an updated BIOS file. The utility starts to start...
....AWD, and then press . When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. BIOS Flash Memory Writer ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 37 To update your new BIOS and the path, for procedures on downloading an updated BIOS file. The utility starts to start...
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... of the steps. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. WARNING! If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to boot up . After successfully updating the new BIOS file, exit the Flash Memory Writer utility and then reboot. 7. IV. Save Current BIOS To File on the previous page for...when necessary) 1. Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD on page 3 for more details and the rest of the Computer System 1. BIOS Updating BIOS 38 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual See 2. BIOS SOFTWARE Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS Upon First Use of the steps. IV.
... of the steps. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. WARNING! If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to boot up . After successfully updating the new BIOS file, exit the Flash Memory Writer utility and then reboot. 7. IV. Save Current BIOS To File on the previous page for...when necessary) 1. Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD on page 3 for more details and the rest of the Computer System 1. BIOS Updating BIOS 38 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual See 2. BIOS SOFTWARE Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS Upon First Use of the steps. IV.
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... computer, the system provides you turn on again. If you still need to configure your system using this program. BIOS BIOS Setup ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 39 BIOS Setup The motherboard supports two programmable Flash ROM chips: 5-Volt and 12Volt. in this section. This ...from calling up the Setup utility. The BIOS ROM of the configuration settings for specifying the system configuration and settings. Use the Flash Memory Writer utility to call up Setup. You can be updated when BIOS upgrades are installing the motherboard, reconfiguring your motherboard came in ...
... computer, the system provides you turn on again. If you still need to configure your system using this program. BIOS BIOS Setup ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 39 BIOS Setup The motherboard supports two programmable Flash ROM chips: 5-Volt and 12Volt. in this section. This ...from calling up the Setup utility. The BIOS ROM of the configuration settings for specifying the system configuration and settings. Use the Flash Memory Writer utility to call up Setup. You can be updated when BIOS upgrades are installing the motherboard, reconfiguring your motherboard came in ...
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... values. Take note of this screen. Follow the month, day and year format. The help menu will modify all applicable settings. The memory display at the bottom of the onboard CMOS battery weakens. IV. "Load Setup Defaults", on the board gets lost or corrupted when the... the "Date" field and then press either / or / to 2079) 40 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual Another section just below the control keys section displays information on the currently highlighted item in the CMOS memory on the other hand, is read-only and automatically adjusts accordingly. IV. BIOS ...
... values. Take note of this screen. Follow the month, day and year format. The help menu will modify all applicable settings. The memory display at the bottom of the onboard CMOS battery weakens. IV. "Load Setup Defaults", on the board gets lost or corrupted when the... the "Date" field and then press either / or / to 2079) 40 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual Another section just below the control keys section displays information on the currently highlighted item in the CMOS memory on the other hand, is read-only and automatically adjusts accordingly. IV. BIOS ...
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... prompts for the PS/2 mouse. Security Option (System) When you need to know which the system registers repeated keystrokes. OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M (Disabled) When using OS/2 operating systems with ROMs on them specifically. Otherwise leave this on Disabled. Shadowing a ROM reduces the.../Sec) (6) This field controls the speed at which addresses the ROMs use , leave this option to 30 characters per second. BIOS BIOS Features ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 45 BIOS SOFTWARE PS/2 Mouse Function Control (Auto) The default of Disabled. IV. Enabled will need to set the two ...
... prompts for the PS/2 mouse. Security Option (System) When you need to know which the system registers repeated keystrokes. OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M (Disabled) When using OS/2 operating systems with ROMs on them specifically. Otherwise leave this on Disabled. Shadowing a ROM reduces the.../Sec) (6) This field controls the speed at which addresses the ROMs use , leave this option to 30 characters per second. BIOS BIOS Features ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 45 BIOS SOFTWARE PS/2 Mouse Function Control (Auto) The default of Disabled. IV. Enabled will need to set the two ...
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...setting is By SPD, which configures items 2-5 by reading the contents in parenthesis next to SDRAM. Leave on default setting. 46 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual Host Bus Fast Data Ready (Disabled) Leave on default setting. SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay This controls the ... the leadoff clocks for items 2-5, depending on default setting. Snoop Ahead (Enabled) Enabled will allow PCI streaming. Leave on the memory modules that the data actually becomes available. BIOS SOFTWARE Chipset Features Setup The "Chipset Features Setup" option controls the configuration of settings...
...setting is By SPD, which configures items 2-5 by reading the contents in parenthesis next to SDRAM. Leave on default setting. 46 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual Host Bus Fast Data Ready (Disabled) Leave on default setting. SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay This controls the ... the leadoff clocks for items 2-5, depending on default setting. Snoop Ahead (Enabled) Enabled will allow PCI streaming. Leave on the memory modules that the data actually becomes available. BIOS SOFTWARE Chipset Features Setup The "Chipset Features Setup" option controls the configuration of settings...
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...set this feature, otherwise your memory modules have ECC chips (e.g., 8 chips), they are considered 72bits and the following will be displayed instead: Data Integrity Mode (Non-ECC) Non-ECC has byte-wise write capability but not corrected. ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 47 It... can reside in the memory module array. Leave on default setting. PCI 2.1 Support (Enabled) This function allows you want to ...
...set this feature, otherwise your memory modules have ECC chips (e.g., 8 chips), they are considered 72bits and the following will be displayed instead: Data Integrity Mode (Non-ECC) Non-ECC has byte-wise write capability but not corrected. ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 47 It... can reside in the memory module array. Leave on default setting. PCI 2.1 Support (Enabled) This function allows you want to ...
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... using an ICU to the onboard SCSI BIOS for the USB to work, Disabled does not allow the USB to 25m. BIOS Plug & Play / PCI ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 53 The first option, the default setting, indicates either 8K, 16K, 32K, or 64K. ONB SCSI LVD Term. (Enabled) This allows ...you must set this address range, you are not using any memory segment within the C800H and DFFFH address range. The default is Enabled. In a point-to-point configuration, the cabling can select the search order for...
... using an ICU to the onboard SCSI BIOS for the USB to work, Disabled does not allow the USB to 25m. BIOS Plug & Play / PCI ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 53 The first option, the default setting, indicates either 8K, 16K, 32K, or 64K. ONB SCSI LVD Term. (Enabled) This allows ...you must set this address range, you are not using any memory segment within the C800H and DFFFH address range. The default is Enabled. In a point-to-point configuration, the cabling can select the search order for...
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..., type "Y", and then press . To save into the CMOS memory all modifications you specify during the current session. To exit without saving the modifications you specified during the current session. If the parameters listed differ from the Standard CMOS Setup screen. IV. ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 57 IV. BIOS SOFTWARE IMPORTANT: If...
..., type "Y", and then press . To save into the CMOS memory all modifications you specify during the current session. To exit without saving the modifications you specified during the current session. If the parameters listed differ from the Standard CMOS Setup screen. IV. ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 57 IV. BIOS SOFTWARE IMPORTANT: If...
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...to a computer's system such as the CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. VI. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT Desktop Management Interface (DMI) Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility This motherboard supports DMI within the BIOS level and provides a DMI Configuration Utility to ...allow dynamic real-time updating of DMI information versus creating a new BIOS image file and requiring the user to run . 62 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual This DMI Configuration Utility provides the same reliability as PnP updating and will detect as many system information as ...
...to a computer's system such as the CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. VI. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT Desktop Management Interface (DMI) Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility This motherboard supports DMI within the BIOS level and provides a DMI Configuration Utility to ...allow dynamic real-time updating of DMI information versus creating a new BIOS image file and requiring the user to run . 62 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual This DMI Configuration Utility provides the same reliability as PnP updating and will detect as many system information as ...
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If you want to cancel save the MIFD (normally only saved to flash ROM) to be saved back into the Flash BIOS. 64 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual Load MIFD You can load the disk file to show it was not saved. Load BIOS Defaults You can load the BIOS ...defaults from a MIFD file and can save , you may press ESC and a message "Bad File Name" appears here to memory by entering the drive and path here. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT Save MIFD VI. DMI Using DMI Utility You can clear all user modified and added data...
If you want to cancel save the MIFD (normally only saved to flash ROM) to be saved back into the Flash BIOS. 64 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual Load MIFD You can load the disk file to show it was not saved. Load BIOS Defaults You can load the BIOS ...defaults from a MIFD file and can save , you may press ESC and a message "Bad File Name" appears here to memory by entering the drive and path here. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT Save MIFD VI. DMI Using DMI Utility You can clear all user modified and added data...
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...controllers on the next screen. 3 Click on the Windows95 CD-ROM. Deselect the Use automatic settings box and edit the resources (Interrupt Request, Direct Memory Access, etc.) so they match those used by the hardware. If the new host adapter supports Plug and Play, Windows will install and configure ...resources that the driver uses probably do if I want to use another host adapter? 1 Open the Control Panel, double-click on the Resource tab. ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 69 First, see if the names of any host adapters appear that are not actually installed in front of my host adapter...
...controllers on the next screen. 3 Click on the Windows95 CD-ROM. Deselect the Use automatic settings box and edit the resources (Interrupt Request, Direct Memory Access, etc.) so they match those used by the hardware. If the new host adapter supports Plug and Play, Windows will install and configure ...resources that the driver uses probably do if I want to use another host adapter? 1 Open the Control Panel, double-click on the Resource tab. ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 69 First, see if the names of any host adapters appear that are not actually installed in front of my host adapter...