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.... Copyright © 1998 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 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 ASUS; Product Name: ASUS P2B-VM Manual Revision: 1.04 E295 Release Date: November 1998 2 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual Manual updates are released for each product design represented by the...
.... Copyright © 1998 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 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 ASUS; Product Name: ASUS P2B-VM Manual Revision: 1.04 E295 Release Date: November 1998 2 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual Manual updates are released for each product design represented by the...
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...886-2-2894-3447 Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 Email: info@asus.com.tw Technical Support Fax: +886-2-2895-9254 BBS: +886-2-2896-4667 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business ...49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: info-ger@asus.com.tw Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: tsd-ger@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 3 ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
...886-2-2894-3447 Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 Email: info@asus.com.tw Technical Support Fax: +886-2-2895-9254 BBS: +886-2-2896-4667 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business ...49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: info-ger@asus.com.tw Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: tsd-ger@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 3 ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
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... Retention Mechanism 19 Heatsinks 19 Installing the Processor 20 Recommended Heatsinks for ISA Cards 25 5. Jumpers 14 2. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard 8 Parts of Power Management Setup 49 4 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual BIOS Setup 39 Load Defaults 40 Standard CMOS Setup 40 Details of Standard CMOS Setup 40 BIOS Features Setup 43 Details...
... Retention Mechanism 19 Heatsinks 19 Installing the Processor 20 Recommended Heatsinks for ISA Cards 25 5. Jumpers 14 2. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard 8 Parts of Power Management Setup 49 4 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual BIOS Setup 39 Load Defaults 40 Standard CMOS Setup 40 Details of Standard CMOS Setup 40 BIOS Features Setup 43 Details...
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CONTENTS PNP and PCI Setup 52 Details of PNP and PCI Setup 52 Load BIOS Defaults 54 Load 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 Support CD Main Menu 58 A. Audio Driver 81 E. Video Driver 61 B. Other Video Drivers 65 C. Software Wavetable 92 G. ATI Player 77 D. Audio Software 85 F. DMI Utility 93 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 5
CONTENTS PNP and PCI Setup 52 Details of PNP and PCI Setup 52 Load BIOS Defaults 54 Load 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 Support CD Main Menu 58 A. Audio Driver 81 E. Video Driver 61 B. Other Video Drivers 65 C. Software Wavetable 92 G. ATI Player 77 D. Audio Software 85 F. DMI Utility 93 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 5
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These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. WARNING! The ...
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. WARNING! The ...
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... of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) Motherboard User's Manual COM2 connector with bracket (optional) ASUS PC100 DIMM memory module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 7 Introduction: II. Features: III. If you discover damaged or missing items...
... of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) Motherboard User's Manual COM2 connector with bracket (optional) ASUS PC100 DIMM memory module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 7 Introduction: II. Features: III. If you discover damaged or missing items...
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... Burst Level 2 cache. • PC100 Memory Support: Equipped with special network cards, such as an option with EPP and ECP capabilities. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard The ASUS P2B-VM is available as the ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card. 8 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual
... Burst Level 2 cache. • PC100 Memory Support: Equipped with special network cards, such as an option with EPP and ECP capabilities. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard The ASUS P2B-VM is available as the ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card. 8 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual
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... through boot firmware (Anti-Boot Virus BIOS) and file viruses through the bundled PC-cillin. • Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through BIOS, which can handle data transfer up to 33MB/s. ter busses to the memory and to upgrade current hard ...hardware levels of ASUS smart series of all is that this new technology is compatible with existing ATA-2 IDE specs so there is no need to the processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with Intel chipsets improves IDE transfer rate using SDRAM. ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 9
... through boot firmware (Anti-Boot Virus BIOS) and file viruses through the bundled PC-cillin. • Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through BIOS, which can handle data transfer up to 33MB/s. ter busses to the memory and to upgrade current hard ...hardware levels of ASUS smart series of all is that this new technology is compatible with existing ATA-2 IDE specs so there is no need to the processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with Intel chipsets improves IDE transfer rate using SDRAM. ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 9
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... keyboard. • Message LED (requires ACPI OS support): Turbo LEDs now act as Windows 95/98/ NT and OS/2, require much more efficiently. 10 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is in sleep mode. Suggestions will warn the user before the system resources are used...
... keyboard. • Message LED (requires ACPI OS support): Turbo LEDs now act as Windows 95/98/ NT and OS/2, require much more efficiently. 10 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is in sleep mode. Suggestions will warn the user before the system resources are used...
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FEATURES Motherboard Parts II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Conn 1 B: USB Conn 2 Serial COM 1 ATX Power CPU Slot1 Intel 440BX AGPset ATI Multimedia Connector 3 DIMM 4MB VGA Memory (.../MIDI Connector B: Audio Ports ESS Audio (optional) Accelerated Graphics Port (optional) 3 PCI Slots Multi-I/O, Keyboard Controller 1 ISA Slot Serial COM 2 Header SB-LinkTM Connector Programmable ASUS Flash EEPROM ASIC Intel PIIX4E PCIset with RTC ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X ATI 3D Rage IIC AGP ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 11 II.
FEATURES Motherboard Parts II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Conn 1 B: USB Conn 2 Serial COM 1 ATX Power CPU Slot1 Intel 440BX AGPset ATI Multimedia Connector 3 DIMM 4MB VGA Memory (.../MIDI Connector B: Audio Ports ESS Audio (optional) Accelerated Graphics Port (optional) 3 PCI Slots Multi-I/O, Keyboard Controller 1 ISA Slot Serial COM 2 Header SB-LinkTM Connector Programmable ASUS Flash EEPROM ASIC Intel PIIX4E PCIset with RTC ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X ATI 3D Rage IIC AGP ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 11 II.
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INSTALLATION ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard Layout PARALLEL PORT ATXPWR CPU Slot 1 DIMM Socket 1 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 2 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 3 (... VGAEN CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell (BIOSPower) FREQ MULT BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 WOL_CON ASUS ASIC IR Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) GAME/AUDIO (optional) (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) R FLOPPY SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE Panel Connectors VPANEL 12 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual INSTALLATION Motherboard Layout III. ATI Multimedia Connector III.
INSTALLATION ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard Layout PARALLEL PORT ATXPWR CPU Slot 1 DIMM Socket 1 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 2 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 3 (... VGAEN CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell (BIOSPower) FREQ MULT BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 WOL_CON ASUS ASIC IR Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) GAME/AUDIO (optional) (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) R FLOPPY SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE Panel Connectors VPANEL 12 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual INSTALLATION Motherboard Layout III. ATI Multimedia Connector III.
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...) 24) RESET (PANEL) p. 33 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) 25) COM2 p. 34 Serial Port COM2 Header (10-1 pins) 26) AMC p. 34 ATI Multimedia Channel (40-3 pins) ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Layout Contents III. III.
...) 24) RESET (PANEL) p. 33 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) 25) COM2 p. 34 Serial Port COM2 Header (10-1 pins) 26) AMC p. 34 ATI Multimedia Channel (40-3 pins) ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Layout Contents III. III.
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... Supply 6. VGA Setting (VGAEN) The INT_EN jumper allows you work on your computer when working on the Motherboard 2. R P2B-VM VGA Settings VGAEN 1 2 3 Enable (Default) INT_EN 1 2 3 Disable (Default) VGAEN 1 2 3 Disable INT_EN 1 2 3 Enable 14 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual Install System Memory Modules 3. Install Expansion Cards 5. Hold components by the onboard chipset, in which case enable INT_EN...
... Supply 6. VGA Setting (VGAEN) The INT_EN jumper allows you work on your computer when working on the Motherboard 2. R P2B-VM VGA Settings VGAEN 1 2 3 Enable (Default) INT_EN 1 2 3 Disable (Default) VGAEN 1 2 3 Disable INT_EN 1 2 3 Enable 14 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual Install System Memory Modules 3. Install Expansion Cards 5. Hold components by the onboard chipset, in which case enable INT_EN...
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To clear the RTC data: (1) Unplug your computer. INSTALLATION Jumpers R P2B-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 4. This jumper setting must coincide with the BIOS setting (see "Power Up By Keyboard" in the Power Management ... RAM CLRTC Clear CMOS [short solder points momentarily] III. Setting KB WAK Disable [1-2] (default) Enable [2-3] KB_WAK 1 2 3 Disable (Default) KB_WAK 1 2 3 Enable R P2B-VM Keyboard Power (Wake) Up ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 15 The default is powered by pressing the spacebar) to reenter user preferences. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply...
To clear the RTC data: (1) Unplug your computer. INSTALLATION Jumpers R P2B-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 4. This jumper setting must coincide with the BIOS setting (see "Power Up By Keyboard" in the Power Management ... RAM CLRTC Clear CMOS [short solder points momentarily] III. Setting KB WAK Disable [1-2] (default) Enable [2-3] KB_WAK 1 2 3 Disable (Default) KB_WAK 1 2 3 Enable R P2B-VM Keyboard Power (Wake) Up ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 15 The default is powered by pressing the spacebar) to reenter user preferences. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply...
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... (FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3, FS4) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the onboard power controller. 16 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual These must be set in a slower speed. R P2B-VM CPU Settings FS4 FS3 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS4 FS3 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS4 FS3 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS4 FS3 FS2 FS1...
... (FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3, FS4) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the onboard power controller. 16 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual These must be set in a slower speed. R P2B-VM CPU Settings FS4 FS3 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS4 FS3 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS4 FS3 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS4 FS3 FS2 FS1...
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... Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). One side (with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 17 INSTALLATION 2.
... Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). One side (with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 17 INSTALLATION 2.
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... Buffered 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the DIMM module will only fit in the orientation as shown. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual III. DIMM modules are different on either side of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center, or right to identify the type... pin contact on each side and therefore have the same pin contact on the motherboard. INSTALLATION System Memory 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins R Lock P2B-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing.
... Buffered 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the DIMM module will only fit in the orientation as shown. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual III. DIMM modules are different on either side of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center, or right to identify the type... pin contact on each side and therefore have the same pin contact on the motherboard. INSTALLATION System Memory 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins R Lock P2B-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing.
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.... WARNING! 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). ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 19 Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. III. III.
.... WARNING! 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). ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 19 Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. III. III.
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INSTALLATION CPU Unlocked Folding Support Arms The URM is now ready for the installation of the URM are locked when shipped. III. INSTALLATION Installing the Processor 1. Unlock the URM's Folding Support Arms: The folding support arms of your processor. 20 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual III. Locked Folding Support To unlock the support arms, simply flip them up to an upright position.
INSTALLATION CPU Unlocked Folding Support Arms The URM is now ready for the installation of the URM are locked when shipped. III. INSTALLATION Installing the Processor 1. Unlock the URM's Folding Support Arms: The folding support arms of your processor. 20 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual III. Locked Folding Support To unlock the support arms, simply flip them up to an upright position.