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... Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 1.2.1 Motherboard 7 1.2.2 Riser Card 7 2. CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P2B-N Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Special Features 9 2.1.3 Performance Features 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 10 2.2 ASUS P2B-N Parts 11 3. HARDWARE SETUP 12 3.1 Motherboard Layout 12 3.2 Riser Cards 14 3.2.1 NLX-R Riser Card 14 3.2.2 B9-N Riser Card 14 3.2.3 Yeong-Yang Riser Card 14 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (DIMM...
... Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 1.2.1 Motherboard 7 1.2.2 Riser Card 7 2. CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P2B-N Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Special Features 9 2.1.3 Performance Features 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 10 2.2 ASUS P2B-N Parts 11 3. HARDWARE SETUP 12 3.1 Motherboard Layout 12 3.2 Riser Cards 14 3.2.1 NLX-R Riser Card 14 3.2.2 B9-N Riser Card 14 3.2.3 Yeong-Yang Riser Card 14 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (DIMM...
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... drive cable (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) FDC slim CD-ROM cable (optional) ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 7 BIOS Setup Instructions on setting up the motherboard and jumpers 4. Features Information and specifications concerning this product 3. Software Reference Reference material for... Setup Instructions on setting up the included support software 6. See your retailer. 1.2.1 Motherboard (1) ASUS motherboard (1) Universal retention mechanism for SECC2/SECC/SEPP (1) Support CD with ASUS riser cards. Software Setup Instructions on setting up the BIOS software 5. 1. Appendix...
... drive cable (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) FDC slim CD-ROM cable (optional) ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 7 BIOS Setup Instructions on setting up the motherboard and jumpers 4. Features Information and specifications concerning this product 3. Software Reference Reference material for... Setup Instructions on setting up the included support software 6. See your retailer. 1.2.1 Motherboard (1) ASUS motherboard (1) Universal retention mechanism for SECC2/SECC/SEPP (1) Support CD with ASUS riser cards. Software Setup Instructions on setting up the BIOS software 5. 1. Appendix...
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FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P2B-N Motherboard The ASUS P2B-N is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest CPU. 2.1.1 Specifications • NLX: Features ASUS' custom designed NLX form factor. • Multi-Speed: Supports Intel Pentium® III (450MHz and faster), Pentium® ...optional): Provides an easier way to examine and manage system status information, such as Tape Backup, CD-ROM, and LS-120 drives. 8 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 2. and USB and IrDA support. • Ultra DMA/33 BM IDE: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE ...
FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P2B-N Motherboard The ASUS P2B-N is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest CPU. 2.1.1 Specifications • NLX: Features ASUS' custom designed NLX form factor. • Multi-Speed: Supports Intel Pentium® III (450MHz and faster), Pentium® ...optional): Provides an easier way to examine and manage system status information, such as Tape Backup, CD-ROM, and LS-120 drives. 8 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 2. and USB and IrDA support. • Ultra DMA/33 BM IDE: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE ...
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... Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through the onboard SYMBIOS firmware. 2.1.3 Performance Features • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas- 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...systems that supports autodetection of hard disk drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of ASUS smart series motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy. 2.
... Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through the onboard SYMBIOS firmware. 2.1.3 Performance Features • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas- 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...systems that supports autodetection of hard disk drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of ASUS smart series motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy. 2.
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.../2, require much more critical for RPM and failure. Voltage specifications are used up to ensure proper system configuration and management. 10 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual When the power button is pressed for more efficiently. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert (only w/ hardware monitor... remotely through an external modem. FEATURES ter busses to the memory and processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with this feature, users can determine the stage the computer is necessary to 33MB/s. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: Supports the...
.../2, require much more critical for RPM and failure. Voltage specifications are used up to ensure proper system configuration and management. 10 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual When the power button is pressed for more efficiently. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert (only w/ hardware monitor... remotely through an external modem. FEATURES ter busses to the memory and processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with this feature, users can determine the stage the computer is necessary to 33MB/s. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: Supports the...
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2. FEATURES 2.2 ASUS P2B-N Parts T: Parallel Conn. COM 2 Joystick/MIDI RJ-45* LAN LED* VGA Connector Connector* T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard Intel 82558 LAN Controller* 4MB (Rage IIC)/ 8MB (... 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X/Rage IIC VGA Chipset* CPU Slot 1 Universal Folding Retention Mechanism Intel PIIX4E PCIset Intel 440BX AGPset Slim CD-ROM Connector ASUS ASIC Keyboard BIOS, Multi-I/O Programmable Flash EEPROM H/W Monitoring ASIC* *Optional at the time of purchase ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 11 COM 1 B: Serial Conn. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2.
2. FEATURES 2.2 ASUS P2B-N Parts T: Parallel Conn. COM 2 Joystick/MIDI RJ-45* LAN LED* VGA Connector Connector* T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard Intel 82558 LAN Controller* 4MB (Rage IIC)/ 8MB (... 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X/Rage IIC VGA Chipset* CPU Slot 1 Universal Folding Retention Mechanism Intel PIIX4E PCIset Intel 440BX AGPset Slim CD-ROM Connector ASUS ASIC Keyboard BIOS, Multi-I/O Programmable Flash EEPROM H/W Monitoring ASIC* *Optional at the time of purchase ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 11 COM 1 B: Serial Conn. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2.
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3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout COM 1 Parallel COM 2 Port Connector PS/2 TOP: MOUSE BOTTOM: KEYBOARD... Slot 1 ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X/ Rage IIC VGA Chipset PCI Audio AUDIS_EN Intel PIIX4E Chipset ® P2B-N DIMM Socket 2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module...) BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 CDROM Connector Intel 440BX AGPset 3 2 1 0 Row Keyboard BIOS, RTC, & Multi-I/O ASUS ASIC FS0 FS1 FS2 BUS FREQ SELECT CMOS Power CR2032 3 Volt Cell KB_WAKE CLR_RTC Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) CHASIS_FAN (Grayed items...
3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout COM 1 Parallel COM 2 Port Connector PS/2 TOP: MOUSE BOTTOM: KEYBOARD... Slot 1 ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X/ Rage IIC VGA Chipset PCI Audio AUDIS_EN Intel PIIX4E Chipset ® P2B-N DIMM Socket 2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module...) BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 CDROM Connector Intel 440BX AGPset 3 2 1 0 Row Keyboard BIOS, RTC, & Multi-I/O ASUS ASIC FS0 FS1 FS2 BUS FREQ SELECT CMOS Power CR2032 3 Volt Cell KB_WAKE CLR_RTC Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) CHASIS_FAN (Grayed items...
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H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) VIO 2) LANDIS_EN 3) AUDIS_EN 4) KB_WAKE 5) FS0, FS1, FS2 6) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 18 Voltage Input/Output Selection p. 18 LAN Setting (Enable/Disable) p. 19 Audio Setting (... Drive Connector (50-3 pins) p. 35 Voice Modem In Connector (4 pins) p. 36 ATI Multimedia Connector (40-3 pin block) p. 36 Back Panel Audio Connectors (10-1 pin block) ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 13
H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) VIO 2) LANDIS_EN 3) AUDIS_EN 4) KB_WAKE 5) FS0, FS1, FS2 6) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 18 Voltage Input/Output Selection p. 18 LAN Setting (Enable/Disable) p. 19 Audio Setting (... Drive Connector (50-3 pins) p. 35 Voice Modem In Connector (4 pins) p. 36 ATI Multimedia Connector (40-3 pin block) p. 36 Back Panel Audio Connectors (10-1 pin block) ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 13
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... 2. Unplug your computer. 1. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 17 Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in detail how to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad ... system. 3. 3. Install Memory Modules 3. If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to change your motherboard's function settings through the use of switches and/or jumpers. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply ...
... 2. Unplug your computer. 1. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 17 Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in detail how to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad ... system. 3. 3. Install Memory Modules 3. If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to change your motherboard's function settings through the use of switches and/or jumpers. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply ...
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. It is set to the DRAM, chipset, AGP, and the CPU's I/O buffer. LANDIS EN Setting Enable [2-3] (default) Disable [1-2] LANDIS_EN 3 2 1 Disable (Default) LANDIS_EN 3 2 1 Enable P2B-N Onboard LAN Setting 18 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 1) +3V Voltage Selection (VIO) This jumper allows you leave this jumper. IMPORTANT! Setting this jumper to become unstable...
H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. It is set to the DRAM, chipset, AGP, and the CPU's I/O buffer. LANDIS EN Setting Enable [2-3] (default) Disable [1-2] LANDIS_EN 3 2 1 Disable (Default) LANDIS_EN 3 2 1 Enable P2B-N Onboard LAN Setting 18 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 1) +3V Voltage Selection (VIO) This jumper allows you leave this jumper. IMPORTANT! Setting this jumper to become unstable...
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...ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 19 WARNING! HARDWARE SETUP 3) Audio Setting (AUDIS_EN) The onboard 32-bit PCI audio may be enabled or disabled using this jumper to Enable if you to disable or enable the keyboard power up your keyboard (by pressing the spacebar) to power up function. H/W SETUP Motherboard... Settings 3. AUDIS EN Setting Enable [2-3] (default) Disable [1-2] P2B-N Onboard Audio Setting AUDIS_EN 321 Disable AUDIS_EN 321 Enable (Default) 4) Keyboard Wake Up (...
...ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 19 WARNING! HARDWARE SETUP 3) Audio Setting (AUDIS_EN) The onboard 32-bit PCI audio may be enabled or disabled using this jumper to Enable if you to disable or enable the keyboard power up your keyboard (by pressing the spacebar) to power up function. H/W SETUP Motherboard... Settings 3. AUDIS EN Setting Enable [2-3] (default) Disable [1-2] P2B-N Onboard Audio Setting AUDIS_EN 321 Disable AUDIS_EN 321 Enable (Default) 4) Keyboard Wake Up (...
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... FS1 → FS2 → 321 321 321 CPU → 103.0MHZ 112.0MHZ 133.0MHZ PCI → 33.4MHZ 37.3MHZ 33.3MHZ P2B-N CPU Bus Frequency Setting R ® 6) CPU Core:Bus Frequency Multiple (BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3) This option sets the frequency multiple between...BF2 BF1 BF0 3 2 1 7.0x(7/1) 7.5x(15/2) 8.0x(8/1) P2B-N CPU Core:Bus Frequency Multiple Selection 20 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual The Bus Clock multiplied by the Bus Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 5) CPU Bus Frequency Selector (FS0, FS1, FS2...
... FS1 → FS2 → 321 321 321 CPU → 103.0MHZ 112.0MHZ 133.0MHZ PCI → 33.4MHZ 37.3MHZ 33.3MHZ P2B-N CPU Bus Frequency Setting R ® 6) CPU Core:Bus Frequency Multiple (BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3) This option sets the frequency multiple between...BF2 BF1 BF0 3 2 1 7.0x(7/1) 7.5x(15/2) 8.0x(8/1) P2B-N CPU Core:Bus Frequency Multiple Selection 20 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual The Bus Clock multiplied by the Bus Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 5) CPU Bus Frequency Selector (FS0, FS1, FS2...
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...to be stable. It may result in a slower speed. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 21 WARNING! NOTE: Overclocking your processor as follows: ... [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). HARDWARE SETUP Set the jumpers by the Internal speed of your processor is...
...to be stable. It may result in a slower speed. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 21 WARNING! NOTE: Overclocking your processor as follows: ... [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). HARDWARE SETUP Set the jumpers by the Internal speed of your processor is...
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... modules are only available as registered memory. 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • For the system CPU bus to ensure system stability. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is required after adding or removing memory. Install memory in 4.5 Chipset Features Setup. stability. ...without ECC. • SDRAM chips are available for best performance vs. double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 23 This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). If your DIMMs are not PC100-compliant, set the CPU bus frequency (FS)...
... modules are only available as registered memory. 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • For the system CPU bus to ensure system stability. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is required after adding or removing memory. Install memory in 4.5 Chipset Features Setup. stability. ...without ECC. • SDRAM chips are available for best performance vs. double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 23 This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). If your DIMMs are not PC100-compliant, set the CPU bus frequency (FS)...
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... Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the DIMM will only fit in the orientation shown. 3. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 24 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual Because the number of pins are different on either side of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center...
... Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the DIMM will only fit in the orientation shown. 3. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 24 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual Because the number of pins are different on either side of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center...
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... fan, if necessary. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) NOTE: The following examples. Your motherboard provides a Slot 1 connector for reference purposes only. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 25 The appearance of your CPU fan is different. 3.6.1 Universal Retention Mechanism Your...
... fan, if necessary. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) NOTE: The following examples. Your motherboard provides a Slot 1 connector for reference purposes only. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 25 The appearance of your CPU fan is different. 3.6.1 Universal Retention Mechanism Your...
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... inserted. SECC SECC2/SEPP Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 27 HARDWARE SETUP WARNING! 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 mounted tightly...
... inserted. SECC SECC2/SEPP Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 27 HARDWARE SETUP WARNING! 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 mounted tightly...
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...your computer system. The sensor is a CPU (2 black wires) (3 colored wires) fan for the relevant procedures. ASUS P2T-Cable The optional ASUS P2T-Cable can only be used in a Slot 1 motherboard with a rock arm design for a Pentium® III/II processor packaged in an SECC2/SECC, or a Celeron... the CPU temperature, thus provides the best protection to Slot 1 CPU thermal problems: the ASUS Smart Fan or ASUS S-P2FAN and the ASUS P2T-Cable. Tab Sensor ← OR STICK ABOUT HERE 28 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual Attach the Heatsink on the preceding page for a Pentium® II processor...
...your computer system. The sensor is a CPU (2 black wires) (3 colored wires) fan for the relevant procedures. ASUS P2T-Cable The optional ASUS P2T-Cable can only be used in a Slot 1 motherboard with a rock arm design for a Pentium® III/II processor packaged in an SECC2/SECC, or a Celeron... the CPU temperature, thus provides the best protection to Slot 1 CPU thermal problems: the ASUS Smart Fan or ASUS S-P2FAN and the ASUS P2T-Cable. Tab Sensor ← OR STICK ABOUT HERE 28 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual Attach the Heatsink on the preceding page for a Pentium® II processor...