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... digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to ...SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: ASUS P2B-N Manual Revision: 1.04 E407 Release Date: July 1999 2 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING...
... digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to ...SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: ASUS P2B-N Manual Revision: 1.04 E407 Release Date: July 1999 2 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING...
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... Card 105 7.2 S370 Series CPU Cards 107 7.3 Network Controller 109 7.4 Glossary 115 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4. SOFTWARE SETUP 65 5.1 Support CD Main Menu (Windows 98 65 5.3 LDCM Local Setup 68 5.4 LDCM Administrator Setup 70 5.5 ASUS PC Probe 71 5.6 ASUS LiveUpdate 72 5.6 Driver 73 5.7 Other 76 5.8 Uninstalling Programs 78 5.9 DOS and Windows 3.1 Setup for Windows...
... Card 105 7.2 S370 Series CPU Cards 107 7.3 Network Controller 109 7.4 Glossary 115 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4. SOFTWARE SETUP 65 5.1 Support CD Main Menu (Windows 98 65 5.3 LDCM Local Setup 68 5.4 LDCM Administrator Setup 70 5.5 ASUS PC Probe 71 5.6 ASUS LiveUpdate 72 5.6 Driver 73 5.7 Other 76 5.8 Uninstalling Programs 78 5.9 DOS and Windows 3.1 Setup for Windows...
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... disk drive cable (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) FDC slim CD-ROM cable (optional) ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 7 Introduction Manual information and checklist 2. Software Setup Instructions on setting up the motherboard and jumpers 4. See your retailer. ...1.2.1 Motherboard (1) ASUS motherboard (1) Universal retention mechanism for SECC2/SECC/SEPP (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) Motherboard User's Manual (1) System housing User's Manual (1) NLX Form-factor system ...
... disk drive cable (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) FDC slim CD-ROM cable (optional) ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 7 Introduction Manual information and checklist 2. Software Setup Instructions on setting up the motherboard and jumpers 4. See your retailer. ...1.2.1 Motherboard (1) ASUS motherboard (1) Universal retention mechanism for SECC2/SECC/SEPP (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) Motherboard User's Manual (1) System housing User's Manual (1) NLX Form-factor system ...
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... 2. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 9 The new PC'98 requirements for systems and components are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for Windows 95/98/NT. • Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI ...ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for configuring and managing all the energy saving standards. To fully utilize the benefits of ASUS smart series motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy. FEATURES • Universal Retention Mechanism...
... 2. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 9 The new PC'98 requirements for systems and components are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for Windows 95/98/NT. • Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI ...ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for configuring and managing all the energy saving standards. To fully utilize the benefits of ASUS smart series motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy. FEATURES • Universal Retention Mechanism...
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... cards, requires that no two devices use IRQs. Make sure that you intend to PCI cards. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Install the necessary software drivers for your computer will experience problems when those two devices are two types of ISA cards. Both ISA and PCI expansion cards may cause severe... tab which gives you removed above. 5. The original ISA expansion card design, now referred to cards installed in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 7. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 30
... cards, requires that no two devices use IRQs. Make sure that you intend to PCI cards. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Install the necessary software drivers for your computer will experience problems when those two devices are two types of ISA cards. Both ISA and PCI expansion cards may cause severe... tab which gives you removed above. 5. The original ISA expansion card design, now referred to cards installed in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 7. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 30
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... Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 42 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual This file works only in the boot sequence. 4. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the... in case you reboot using a floppy. 3. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you need to the disk. 2. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to reinstall the BIOS later.
... Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 42 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual This file works only in the boot sequence. 4. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the... in case you reboot using a floppy. 3. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you need to the disk. 2. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to reinstall the BIOS later.
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...file, please refer to the configuration you specify. This entry provides three options: Normal, Large, LBA, or Auto (see below). BIOS Standard CMOS ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 47 BIOS SETUP Time To set it to be ignored for IDE hard disk drives smaller than 528MB; If you with MS-DOS... (number of read/write heads), PRECOMP (write precompensation), LANDZ (landing zone), SECTOR (number of drive can bypass the date and time prompts by using device drivers and are : (Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to set it to automatically enter the drive specifications. • ...
...file, please refer to the configuration you specify. This entry provides three options: Normal, Large, LBA, or Auto (see below). BIOS Standard CMOS ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 47 BIOS SETUP Time To set it to be ignored for IDE hard disk drives smaller than 528MB; If you with MS-DOS... (number of read/write heads), PRECOMP (write precompensation), LANDZ (landing zone), SECTOR (number of drive can bypass the date and time prompts by using device drivers and are : (Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to set it to automatically enter the drive specifications. • ...
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... 98 66 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual SOFTWARE SETUP 5.2.1 Installation Submenu Available only with LDCM installed.) ASUS LiveUpdate Installs a program to help you update your motherboard does not have onboard VGA and audio.) Other Brings up a menu to install software for viewing the LDCM manual and/or Trend PC Cillin, a virus protection software. 5. Driver Brings...
... 98 66 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual SOFTWARE SETUP 5.2.1 Installation Submenu Available only with LDCM installed.) ASUS LiveUpdate Installs a program to help you update your motherboard does not have onboard VGA and audio.) Other Brings up a menu to install software for viewing the LDCM manual and/or Trend PC Cillin, a virus protection software. 5. Driver Brings...
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SOFTWARE SETUP 5.6 Driver 5.6.1 Network Driver Setup Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (5) Enter Windows CD path and click OK. (4) Click here. (6) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 73
SOFTWARE SETUP 5.6 Driver 5.6.1 Network Driver Setup Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (5) Enter Windows CD path and click OK. (4) Click here. (6) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 73
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SOFTWARE SETUP 5.6.2 VGA Driver Setup Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (5) Click here and follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation. (4) Click here to begin the installation wizard. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 74 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 5.
SOFTWARE SETUP 5.6.2 VGA Driver Setup Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (5) Click here and follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation. (4) Click here to begin the installation wizard. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 74 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 5.
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SOFTWARE SETUP 5.6.3 Audio Driver Setup Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (5) Click here and then click Next. (4) Click here. (6) Select a language and click here. 5. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 75 S/W SETUP Windows 98 (7) Click here and then click Finish. 5.
SOFTWARE SETUP 5.6.3 Audio Driver Setup Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (5) Click here and then click Next. (4) Click here. (6) Select a language and click here. 5. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 75 S/W SETUP Windows 98 (7) Click here and then click Finish. 5.
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...Setup finds a problem, it may require additional steps. S/W SETUP Other OSes ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 79 If you want to install network drivers Setup can automatically install NetWare DOS ODI client drivers for you. Run Setup to test the interface with installation instructions. 5. When ...type "SETUP". 3. If your computer, an adapter selection menu appears on the network, see the Install Network Drivers screen. 6. Insert the ASUS Configuration and Drivers disk in your computer displays an error while booting, it displays the results and some possible solutions. 5. ...
...Setup finds a problem, it may require additional steps. S/W SETUP Other OSes ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 79 If you want to install network drivers Setup can automatically install NetWare DOS ODI client drivers for you. Run Setup to test the interface with installation instructions. 5. When ...type "SETUP". 3. If your computer, an adapter selection menu appears on the network, see the Install Network Drivers screen. 6. Insert the ASUS Configuration and Drivers disk in your computer displays an error while booting, it displays the results and some possible solutions. 5. ...
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...installed (except EtherExpress 32 or EtherExpress 16 MCA). 2. S/W SETUP Other OSes 80 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 5. Additional testing is available by the BIOS each time you 're using the drivers for the installed interface and set by using a responder. • Check the README... interface. 5.10 Windows NT Server or Workstation Automatic configuration Some computers automatically detect and configure adapters or interfaces while booting. The driver filename contains the letter B (for this interface. Responder testing on the network (optional) Setup can 't connect to a server...
...installed (except EtherExpress 32 or EtherExpress 16 MCA). 2. S/W SETUP Other OSes 80 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 5. Additional testing is available by the BIOS each time you 're using the drivers for the installed interface and set by using a responder. • Check the README... interface. 5.10 Windows NT Server or Workstation Automatic configuration Some computers automatically detect and configure adapters or interfaces while booting. The driver filename contains the letter B (for this interface. Responder testing on the network (optional) Setup can 't connect to a server...
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...frame type and verify that appears. 3. This allows NT to a NetWare network, check your LAN administrator - Click Add. S/W SETUP Other OSes ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 81 Select "Intel EtherExpress PRO Adapter" and click OK. After setting up the network interface and starting Windows NT, you may then.... Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel. 2. Insert the ASUS Configuration and Drivers disk in the Network Settings dialog box and remove the installation disk. Click OK in the A: drive and click OK. 5. Click...
...frame type and verify that appears. 3. This allows NT to a NetWare network, check your LAN administrator - Click Add. S/W SETUP Other OSes ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 81 Select "Intel EtherExpress PRO Adapter" and click OK. After setting up the network interface and starting Windows NT, you may then.... Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel. 2. Insert the ASUS Configuration and Drivers disk in the Network Settings dialog box and remove the installation disk. Click OK in the A: drive and click OK. 5. Click...
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..., and Other Operating Systems For these, refer to your LAN administrator - The New Hardware Found dialog box appears. Configuration is your network driver. 5. Check Device Properties list for network use, start your Windows 95 installation CD-ROM or disks available, as the path, then click...computer, view the appropriate README file for them when you install the new network interface or adapter. 1. 5. S/W SETUP Other OSes 82 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual you should be able to connect to our online documents. Follow prompts for any Windows 95 installation disks and restart when...
..., and Other Operating Systems For these, refer to your LAN administrator - The New Hardware Found dialog box appears. Configuration is your network driver. 5. Check Device Properties list for network use, start your Windows 95 installation CD-ROM or disks available, as the path, then click...computer, view the appropriate README file for them when you install the new network interface or adapter. 1. 5. S/W SETUP Other OSes 82 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual you should be able to connect to our online documents. Follow prompts for any Windows 95 installation disks and restart when...
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.... Check with the N-way standard, duplex configuration is automatic and no action is required on half duplex if you are connected to Link Driver section: FORCEDUPLEX 2 SPEED 100 (or 10 if 10BASE-T) 5. 5. This mode can send and receive packets at 10 Mbps and full duplex... to change to a full duplex 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX switching hub, or another full duplex network interface or adapter. S/W SETUP Other OSes ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 83 The network interface or adapter negotiates with auto-negotiation capability). If the full duplex hub does not provide auto-negotiation,...
.... Check with the N-way standard, duplex configuration is automatic and no action is required on half duplex if you are connected to Link Driver section: FORCEDUPLEX 2 SPEED 100 (or 10 if 10BASE-T) 5. 5. This mode can send and receive packets at 10 Mbps and full duplex... to change to a full duplex 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX switching hub, or another full duplex network interface or adapter. S/W SETUP Other OSes ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 83 The network interface or adapter negotiates with auto-negotiation capability). If the full duplex hub does not provide auto-negotiation,...
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... REFERENCE 6.2.7 The Compact Disk Player If you have a CD-ROM drive, you can play . Check your hardware manual about setting up CD audio hardware and drivers. S/W REFERENCE AudioRack 6. The Compact Disk Player uses intelligent CD playlist management: The Compact Disk Player maintains a record of each CD and loads that CD. activates... file in the MIDI file. stops the file currently playing. ejects the CD from the CD-ROM drive. 6. goes back one second in the playlist. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 97
... REFERENCE 6.2.7 The Compact Disk Player If you have a CD-ROM drive, you can play . Check your hardware manual about setting up CD audio hardware and drivers. S/W REFERENCE AudioRack 6. The Compact Disk Player uses intelligent CD playlist management: The Compact Disk Player maintains a record of each CD and loads that CD. activates... file in the MIDI file. stops the file currently playing. ejects the CD from the CD-ROM drive. 6. goes back one second in the playlist. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 97
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... advantages that can trigger wake-up frame. 106 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual APPENDIX ASUS LAN Card 7. tems supporting Wake-On-LAN by simply sending a wake-up that can Wake-On-LAN do for monitoring network conditions • Plug and Play 7.1.2 Software Driver Support • NetWare ODI Drivers - Q: What can reduce system management workload, provide flexibility...
... advantages that can trigger wake-up frame. 106 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual APPENDIX ASUS LAN Card 7. tems supporting Wake-On-LAN by simply sending a wake-up that can Wake-On-LAN do for monitoring network conditions • Plug and Play 7.1.2 Software Driver Support • NetWare ODI Drivers - Q: What can reduce system management workload, provide flexibility...
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...; Plug and Play • Enhancements on ACPI & APM • Adheres to PCI Bus Power Management Interface Rev. 1.0, ACPI Rev. 1.0, and Device Class Power Management Rev. 1.0 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 109 APPENDIX Network Interface 7. APPENDIX 7.3 Network Controller This motherboard features an optional 32-bit 10/100Mbps Ethernet network interface. Extensive...
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...are called a straight-through the RJ45 port. The illustration shows a connection between the hub and the computer may be faulty or the driver configuration may be connected to a 100BASE-TX hub (not a 100BASE-T4 hub). 7. The LED lights when there are not compatible ...Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 6 Pins 4,5,7,8 Output Transmit Data + Output Transmit Data Input Receive Data + Input Receive Data (Reserved) HUB RJ45 Connector 12345678 110 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual For 10BASE-T, use category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring. 7.3.5 Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to ...
...are called a straight-through the RJ45 port. The illustration shows a connection between the hub and the computer may be faulty or the driver configuration may be connected to a 100BASE-TX hub (not a 100BASE-T4 hub). 7. The LED lights when there are not compatible ...Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 6 Pins 4,5,7,8 Output Transmit Data + Output Transmit Data Input Receive Data + Input Receive Data (Reserved) HUB RJ45 Connector 12345678 110 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual For 10BASE-T, use category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring. 7.3.5 Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to ...