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... Details of Standard CMOS Setup 40 BIOS Features Setup 43 Details of BIOS Features Setup 43 4 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual BIOS SOFTWARE 36 Flash Memory Writer Utility 36 Main Menu 36 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 38 6. Expansion Cards 24 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 24 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 24...
... Details of Standard CMOS Setup 40 BIOS Features Setup 43 Details of BIOS Features Setup 43 4 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual BIOS SOFTWARE 36 Flash Memory Writer Utility 36 Main Menu 36 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 38 6. Expansion Cards 24 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 24 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 24...
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... Troubleshooting Tips 68 Information for DOS/Windows 3.1x Users 71 IX. ASUS LAN Card 75 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 75 Features 76 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE SETUP 58 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 58 Installation Submenu 59 DOS Utility Submenu 60 ASUS Contact Information 61 VI. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT 62 Desktop Management Interface (DMI...
... Troubleshooting Tips 68 Information for DOS/Windows 3.1x Users 71 IX. ASUS LAN Card 75 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 75 Features 76 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE SETUP 58 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 58 Installation Submenu 59 DOS Utility Submenu 60 ASUS Contact Information 61 VI. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT 62 Desktop Management Interface (DMI...
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... Ribbon cable for (1) 5.25" and (2) 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual (1) ASUS C-P2T PC100 Rev. 1.02 or later (1) Adaptec 7800 Family Manager Set User's Manual (optional) 68-pin Ultra2 SCSI cable with ...optional) PS/2 Mouse, Infrared, USB1, and USB2 external connector module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 7 Software Setup ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD VI. Adaptec SCSI Select Adaptec SCSI Select utility (optional) VIII. Adaptec...
... Ribbon cable for (1) 5.25" and (2) 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual (1) ASUS C-P2T PC100 Rev. 1.02 or later (1) Adaptec 7800 Family Manager Set User's Manual (optional) 68-pin Ultra2 SCSI cable with ...optional) PS/2 Mouse, Infrared, USB1, and USB2 external connector module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 7 Software Setup ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD VI. Adaptec SCSI Select Adaptec SCSI Select utility (optional) VIII. Adaptec...
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...commands and information between SMBus devices. • PCI & ISA Expansion Slots: Provides four 32-bit PCI and two 16-bit ISA PCI slots. ASUS PCI-L101 LAN Card) or a similar ethernet card. • Adaptec SCSI Chipset: Features Adaptec AIC-7890 Ultra2 SCSI chipset (optional) that supports ...sockets to support Intel PC100compliant SDRAMs (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to 1GB. 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 Supports UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 and 4, and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, as well as...
...commands and information between SMBus devices. • PCI & ISA Expansion Slots: Provides four 32-bit PCI and two 16-bit ISA PCI slots. ASUS PCI-L101 LAN Card) or a similar ethernet card. • Adaptec SCSI Chipset: Features Adaptec AIC-7890 Ultra2 SCSI chipset (optional) that supports ...sockets to support Intel PC100compliant SDRAMs (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to 1GB. 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 Supports UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 and 4, and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, as well as...
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FEATURES The ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Port 1 B: USB Port 2 COM 1 (Bottom) Parallel (Top) Serial (Bottom) COM 2 (Bottom) SEC CPU Slots Floppy Connector Intel 440BX AGPset 4 DIMM ... Ultra2 & Ultra-Fast/Wide SCSI Chipset Intel PIIX4E PCIset (optional) 68-pin Wide SCSI Connector 68-pin Ultra2 SCSI Connector 50-pin Narrow SCSI Connector ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 9 II. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts II.
FEATURES The ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Port 1 B: USB Port 2 COM 1 (Bottom) Parallel (Top) Serial (Bottom) COM 2 (Bottom) SEC CPU Slots Floppy Connector Intel 440BX AGPset 4 DIMM ... Ultra2 & Ultra-Fast/Wide SCSI Chipset Intel PIIX4E PCIset (optional) 68-pin Wide SCSI Connector 68-pin Ultra2 SCSI Connector 50-pin Narrow SCSI Connector ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 9 II. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts II.
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... Chipset CHA_FAN JP18 CHASSIS EXTBATT IrDA 10 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual III. INST ALLATION Motherboard Layout FS0 FS1 FS2 DIMM Socket 3 (64 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 2 (64 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 1 (64 bit, 168 pin module) ...DIMM Socket 0 (64 bit, 168 pin module) Floppy Disk Drives 1 PARALLEL PORT FIR CIR Keyboard Power ATX Power Connector Slot1 for future use. INSTALLATION ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS Motherboard Layout PS/2 MOUSE (TOP PORT) KEYBOARD (BOTTOM) CPU_FAN USB USB 1(TOP PORT) USB 2 (BOTTOM) COM 1 COM 2 Slot1 for CPU 2 BUS FREQ Intel 440BX AGPset...
... Chipset CHA_FAN JP18 CHASSIS EXTBATT IrDA 10 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual III. INST ALLATION Motherboard Layout FS0 FS1 FS2 DIMM Socket 3 (64 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 2 (64 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 1 (64 bit, 168 pin module) ...DIMM Socket 0 (64 bit, 168 pin module) Floppy Disk Drives 1 PARALLEL PORT FIR CIR Keyboard Power ATX Power Connector Slot1 for future use. INSTALLATION ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS Motherboard Layout PS/2 MOUSE (TOP PORT) KEYBOARD (BOTTOM) CPU_FAN USB USB 1(TOP PORT) USB 2 (BOTTOM) COM 1 COM 2 Slot1 for CPU 2 BUS FREQ Intel 440BX AGPset...
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ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 11 INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) CLRTC 2) KBPK 3) FS0, FS1, FS2 4) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 5) JP18 p. 13 Clear Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM p. 13 Keyboard ... (2 pins) 9) CHA_/CPU_/PWR_FAN p. 29 Chassis/CPU/Power Supply Fan Connectors (3-pin block) 10) IR p. 30 Infrared Port Module Connector (5 pins) 11) ATXPWR p. 30 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20 pins) 12) WOLCON p. 31 Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pins) 13) CHASSIS p. 31 Chassis Intrusion Sensor Lead (4-1 pins) (O/R) 14) MSG.LED (PANEL) p. 32...
ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 11 INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) CLRTC 2) KBPK 3) FS0, FS1, FS2 4) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 5) JP18 p. 13 Clear Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM p. 13 Keyboard ... (2 pins) 9) CHA_/CPU_/PWR_FAN p. 29 Chassis/CPU/Power Supply Fan Connectors (3-pin block) 10) IR p. 30 Infrared Port Module Connector (5 pins) 11) ATXPWR p. 30 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20 pins) 12) WOLCON p. 31 Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pins) 13) CHASSIS p. 31 Chassis Intrusion Sensor Lead (4-1 pins) (O/R) 14) MSG.LED (PANEL) p. 32...
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..., Panel Wires, and Power Supply 6. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the inside. 2. INST ALLATION Motherboard Settings 12 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3. If you do not have one, touch both of your...
..., Panel Wires, and Power Supply 6. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the inside. 2. INST ALLATION Motherboard Settings 12 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3. If you do not have one, touch both of your...
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Your computer will not function if you set to clear CMOS P2B-D/DS Real Time Clock RAM (CLRTC) 2. INST ALLATION Motherboard Settings III. The default is powered by pressing ) to disable or enable the keyboard power up your computer and unplug its AC power, (2) Short...preferences. 1 R 1 Short the solder points to Disable because not all computers have the right ATX power supply. 123 Disable (Default) 123 Enable 1 R 1 P2B-D/DS Keyboard Power Up ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 13 III. Clear Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (CLRTC) The CMOS RAM is set this to Enable and if you...
Your computer will not function if you set to clear CMOS P2B-D/DS Real Time Clock RAM (CLRTC) 2. INST ALLATION Motherboard Settings III. The default is powered by pressing ) to disable or enable the keyboard power up your computer and unplug its AC power, (2) Short...preferences. 1 R 1 Short the solder points to Disable because not all computers have the right ATX power supply. 123 Disable (Default) 123 Enable 1 R 1 P2B-D/DS Keyboard Power Up ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 13 III. Clear Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (CLRTC) The CMOS RAM is set this to Enable and if you...
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.... These must be stable. 14 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple (BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3) This option sets the frequency ratio between the Internal frequency of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). The Bus Clock multiplied by the Bus Mult. INST ALLATION Motherboard Settings III. equals the CPU...
.... These must be stable. 14 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple (BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3) This option sets the frequency ratio between the Internal frequency of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). The Bus Clock multiplied by the Bus Mult. INST ALLATION Motherboard Settings III. equals the CPU...
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...[2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). Pentium III 600MHz Pentium III 550MHz Pentium III 500MHz Pentium III/II 450MHz Pentium II 400MHz Pentium II 350MHz Mult. 6.0x 5.5x...signal directly to Disable. JP18 Disable (Default) JP18 Enable 1 R 1 P2B-D/DS Chassis Intrusion Sensor Setting ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 15 It may result in a slower speed. INSTALLATION...ALLATION Motherboard Settings III. III.
...[2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). Pentium III 600MHz Pentium III 550MHz Pentium III 500MHz Pentium III/II 450MHz Pentium II 400MHz Pentium II 350MHz Mult. 6.0x 5.5x...signal directly to Disable. JP18 Disable (Default) JP18 Enable 1 R 1 P2B-D/DS Chassis Intrusion Sensor Setting ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 15 It may result in a slower speed. INSTALLATION...ALLATION Motherboard Settings III. III.
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... modules do not support ECC, only 9 chips/side modules support ECC. • Single-sided DIMMs come in IV. System Memory (DIMM) This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Memory speed setup is recommended through "Chipset Features Setup" in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. III. To.... • SDRAM chips are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 17 Install memory in 16, 32, 64, 128MB; One side (with 9 chips per side (standard 8 chips/side + 1...
... modules do not support ECC, only 9 chips/side modules support ECC. • Single-sided DIMMs come in IV. System Memory (DIMM) This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Memory speed setup is recommended through "Chipset Features Setup" in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. III. To.... • SDRAM chips are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 17 Install memory in 16, 32, 64, 128MB; One side (with 9 chips per side (standard 8 chips/side + 1...
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DRAM SIMM modules have the same pin contacts on the motherboard. You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on ...Installation Procedures Insert the module(s) as shown. SDRAM DIMMs 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. INST ALLATION...to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on both sides. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 1 R 1 III.
DRAM SIMM modules have the same pin contacts on the motherboard. You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on ...Installation Procedures Insert the module(s) as shown. SDRAM DIMMs 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. INST ALLATION...to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on both sides. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 1 R 1 III.
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...(factory installed) The recommended heatsinks (see section on the motherboard. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. INSTALLATION 3. Other Important Items Intel Pentium III / II ...Processor in SEC cartridges. Pentium III / II Processor You should check to the fan connectors on recommended heatsinks for more information) for Pentium III / II processors packaged in an SEC cartridge ASUS C-P2T PC100 CPU Termination Card ASUS P2B-D/P2B...
...(factory installed) The recommended heatsinks (see section on the motherboard. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. INSTALLATION 3. Other Important Items Intel Pentium III / II ...Processor in SEC cartridges. Pentium III / II Processor You should check to the fan connectors on recommended heatsinks for more information) for Pentium III / II processors packaged in an SEC cartridge ASUS C-P2T PC100 CPU Termination Card ASUS P2B-D/P2B...
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III. Then, screw the captive nuts in the retention mechanisms with Heatsink (Top View) 20 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual Lock Lock III. INST ALLATION CPU Captive nut Captive nut 2. Attach the Heatsink: Place the SEC cartridge face down on a flat surface ... seen between the thermal pad of the clamps until they lock The thermal pad & SEC cartridge should not have a gap! Doing so could damage your motherboard. If the heatsink is properly seated on each end of the heatsink and the SEC cartridge. You may install an auxiliary fan to fit into...
III. Then, screw the captive nuts in the retention mechanisms with Heatsink (Top View) 20 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual Lock Lock III. INST ALLATION CPU Captive nut Captive nut 2. Attach the Heatsink: Place the SEC cartridge face down on a flat surface ... seen between the thermal pad of the clamps until they lock The thermal pad & SEC cartridge should not have a gap! Doing so could damage your motherboard. If the heatsink is properly seated on each end of the heatsink and the SEC cartridge. You may install an auxiliary fan to fit into...
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... (Rev. 1.02 or later) to maintain signal strength. ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 21 Insert the SEC Cartridge: Push the SEC cartridge's two locks inward until it is secured 5. With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipset, press the cartridge gently but firmly until you can... connect the P2T-Cables to your motherboard's thermal sensor connectors. Lock protrudes through the retention mechanism's lock holes. Connect the Thermal Sensor Cables: If you purchased the specially designed ASUS Smart Fans (ASUS S-P2FAN), which come with the ASUS C-P2T PC100 CPU termination card to ...
... (Rev. 1.02 or later) to maintain signal strength. ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 21 Insert the SEC Cartridge: Push the SEC cartridge's two locks inward until it is secured 5. With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipset, press the cartridge gently but firmly until you can... connect the P2T-Cables to your motherboard's thermal sensor connectors. Lock protrudes through the retention mechanism's lock holes. Connect the Thermal Sensor Cables: If you purchased the specially designed ASUS Smart Fans (ASUS S-P2FAN), which come with the ASUS C-P2T PC100 CPU termination card to ...
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... in an SECC/SECC2 or a Celeron™ processor packaged in an SECC. INST ALLATION CPU ASUS P2T-Cable The optional ASUS P2T-Cable can only be used in a Slot 1 motherboard with a 2-pin thermal sensor connector. Simply peel off the tab from the sensor and then stick...thermal sensor located near the middle edge of the Celeron™ heatsink (right), as indicated. 22 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual To Use the ASUS S-P2FAN See 2. INSTALLATION ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions ASUS provides two smart solutions to your computer system. ture, thus provides the best protection to Slot ...
... in an SECC/SECC2 or a Celeron™ processor packaged in an SECC. INST ALLATION CPU ASUS P2T-Cable The optional ASUS P2T-Cable can only be used in a Slot 1 motherboard with a 2-pin thermal sensor connector. Simply peel off the tab from the sensor and then stick...thermal sensor located near the middle edge of the Celeron™ heatsink (right), as indicated. 22 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual To Use the ASUS S-P2FAN See 2. INSTALLATION ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions ASUS provides two smart solutions to your computer system. ture, thus provides the best protection to Slot ...
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...not insert the sensor between the processor and heatsink, otherwise, it will cause damage to the CPU thermal sensor connectors (JP4/JP5). ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 23 INSTALLATION Tab Sensor ← OR STICK ABOUT HERE 1 R 1 WARNING! The Elan Vital heatsink, however,...The recommended heatsinks for CPU 2 P2B-D/DS CPU Heat Sensor Connectors NOTE: If you may use the alert function with thermal monitoring. These heatsinks, such as shown then flip the lever from "Unlock" to the motherboard's CPU fan connector. IMPORTANT! ASUS guarantees accurate readings only for Installing...
...not insert the sensor between the processor and heatsink, otherwise, it will cause damage to the CPU thermal sensor connectors (JP4/JP5). ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual 23 INSTALLATION Tab Sensor ← OR STICK ABOUT HERE 1 R 1 WARNING! The Elan Vital heatsink, however,...The recommended heatsinks for CPU 2 P2B-D/DS CPU Heat Sensor Connectors NOTE: If you may use the alert function with thermal monitoring. These heatsinks, such as shown then flip the lever from "Unlock" to the motherboard's CPU fan connector. IMPORTANT! ASUS guarantees accurate readings only for Installing...
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... for possible future use at the same time. 24 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card, such as legacy ISA cards, requires that no two devices use the same IRQ or your motherboard has ISA audio onboard, an extra 3 IRQs will be...the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. If your computer will experience problems when those two devices are already in use . 3. Remove your motherboard and expansion cards. Secure the card on a specific hardware device gives you intend to use an IRQ to cards installed in PNP AND PCI ...
... for possible future use at the same time. 24 ASUS P2B-D/P2B-DS User's Manual Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card, such as legacy ISA cards, requires that no two devices use the same IRQ or your motherboard has ISA audio onboard, an extra 3 IRQs will be...the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. If your computer will experience problems when those two devices are already in use . 3. Remove your motherboard and expansion cards. Secure the card on a specific hardware device gives you intend to use an IRQ to cards installed in PNP AND PCI ...
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...assigned to INT A. An IRQ number is added to support a new generation of the BIOS Setup utility. Assigning DMA Channels for this motherboard use an INTA #, be used by Legacy and PnP ISA cards. You can contact your PCI cards are assigned automatically from those ... install a PCI card, you want to use this motherboard complies with the Plug and Play (PnP) specification, which 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 The PCI and PnP configuration of...
...assigned to INT A. An IRQ number is added to support a new generation of the BIOS Setup utility. Assigning DMA Channels for this motherboard use an INTA #, be used by Legacy and PnP ISA cards. You can contact your PCI cards are assigned automatically from those ... install a PCI card, you want to use this motherboard complies with the Plug and Play (PnP) specification, which 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 The PCI and PnP configuration of...