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... Mechanism 19 Heatsinks 19 Installing the Processor 20 Recommended Heatsinks for ISA Cards 25 5. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard 8 Parts of Power Management Setup 49 4 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual External Connectors 26 Power Connection Procedures 35 IV. BIOS SOFTWARE 36 Flash Memory Writer Utility 36 Main Menu...Setup 43 Chipset Features Setup 46 Details of Chipset Features Setup 46 Power Management Setup 49 Details of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard 11 III. INSTALLATION 12 ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. CONTENTS I.
... Mechanism 19 Heatsinks 19 Installing the Processor 20 Recommended Heatsinks for ISA Cards 25 5. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard 8 Parts of Power Management Setup 49 4 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual External Connectors 26 Power Connection Procedures 35 IV. BIOS SOFTWARE 36 Flash Memory Writer Utility 36 Main Menu...Setup 43 Chipset Features Setup 46 Details of Chipset Features Setup 46 Power Management Setup 49 Details of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard 11 III. INSTALLATION 12 ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. CONTENTS I.
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... on setting up the BIOS software Information on the included support software Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism for SECC/SECC2/SEPP (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives (1) Floppy ribbon cable... (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 Features: III. Support CD...
... on setting up the BIOS software Information on the included support software Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism for SECC/SECC2/SEPP (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives (1) Floppy ribbon cable... (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 Features: III. Support CD...
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... 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up functions from COM2 to 768MB. The ISA slot is available as the ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card. 8 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual These new SDRAMs are necessary to meet the critical enhanced 100MHz bus speed requirement. • Peripheral Wake Up: ... either 0, 128, or 512KB Pipelined Burst Level 2 cache. • PC100 Memory Support: Equipped with EPP and ECP capabilities. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard The ASUS P2B-VM is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest CPU. II.
... 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up functions from COM2 to 768MB. The ISA slot is available as the ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card. 8 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual These new SDRAMs are necessary to meet the critical enhanced 100MHz bus speed requirement. • Peripheral Wake Up: ... either 0, 128, or 512KB Pipelined Burst Level 2 cache. • PC100 Memory Support: Equipped with EPP and ECP capabilities. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard The ASUS P2B-VM is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest CPU. II.
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...device drivers and installation procedures for Windows 95/98/NT. • Anti-Boot Virus BIOS & PC-cillin Bundled: Double protection for your motherboard against boot sector viruses through boot firmware (Anti-Boot Virus BIOS) and file viruses through the bundled PC-cillin. • Symbios SCSI ...is no need to 33MB/s. Performance Features: • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from 528MB/s max using SDRAM. ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 9 The new PC'98 requirements for systems and components are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plug ...
...device drivers and installation procedures for Windows 95/98/NT. • Anti-Boot Virus BIOS & PC-cillin Bundled: Double protection for your motherboard against boot sector viruses through boot firmware (Anti-Boot Virus BIOS) and file viruses through the bundled PC-cillin. • Symbios SCSI ...is no need to 33MB/s. Performance Features: • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from 528MB/s max using SDRAM. ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 9 The new PC'98 requirements for systems and components are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plug ...
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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 (Rage .../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 FEATURES Motherboard Parts II.
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 (Rage .../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 FEATURES Motherboard Parts II.
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ATI Multimedia Connector III. INSTALLATION Motherboard Layout 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 (64/... Pro AGP 2X/ IIC AGP VGA Chipset 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
ATI Multimedia Connector III. INSTALLATION Motherboard Layout 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 (64/... Pro AGP 2X/ IIC AGP VGA Chipset 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
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..., you should follow some precautions whenever you to set the VGA interrupt method. 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 Setup the BIOS Software WARNING! To protect them against damage from the ... the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. III. INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using a VGA card on the Motherboard 2. Set Jumpers on the expansion slot. Install Expansion Cards 5. Unplug your computer, you to enable or disable the onboard VGA....
..., you should follow some precautions whenever you to set the VGA interrupt method. 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 Setup the BIOS Software WARNING! To protect them against damage from the ... the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. III. INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using a VGA card on the Motherboard 2. Set Jumpers on the expansion slot. Install Expansion Cards 5. Unplug your computer, you to enable or disable the onboard VGA....
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... modules do not support ECC, only 9 chips/side modules support ECC. • Single-sided DIMMs come in BIOS setup. This motherboard operates at 100MHz, use a DIMM module with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on... the motherboard. System Memory (DIMM) This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Memory speed setup is recommended through "Chipset Features Setup" in 16, 32, 64,128MB; double-sided come in BIOS setup. ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 17 Sockets are generally thinner...
... modules do not support ECC, only 9 chips/side modules support ECC. • Single-sided DIMMs come in BIOS setup. This motherboard operates at 100MHz, use a DIMM module with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on... the motherboard. System Memory (DIMM) This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Memory speed setup is recommended through "Chipset Features Setup" in 16, 32, 64,128MB; double-sided come in BIOS setup. ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 17 Sockets are generally thinner...
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... each side and therefore have different pin contact on both sides. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual III. 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. III. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. INSTALLATION DIMM Memory ...
... each side and therefore have different pin contact on both sides. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual III. 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. III. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. INSTALLATION DIMM Memory ...
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III. INSTALLATION 3. WARNING! Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 19 Pentium II processor packaged in an SECC with heatsink and fan (top view) Pentium II processor packaged ...Contact Cartridge (SECC/SECC2) or a Celeron™ processor packaged in an SEPP with heatsink and fan (top view) Universal Retention Mechanism Your motherboard comes preinstalled with three-pin fans that your CPU fan is working. The URM supports Pentium II and Celeron processors. Be sure that there...
III. INSTALLATION 3. WARNING! Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 19 Pentium II processor packaged in an SECC with heatsink and fan (top view) Pentium II processor packaged ...Contact Cartridge (SECC/SECC2) or a Celeron™ processor packaged in an SEPP with heatsink and fan (top view) Universal Retention Mechanism Your motherboard comes preinstalled with three-pin fans that your CPU fan is working. The URM supports Pentium II and Celeron processors. Be sure that there...
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INSTALLATION CPU III. 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 firmly seated on the Slot 1 connector. Secure the ... through the retention mechanism's lock holes. SECC Push lock inward SECC2/SEPP CPU fan cable to fan connector CPU fan cable to fan connector 22 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual SECC with Pentium® II only: Push the SECC's two locks inward until you hear a click (the picture in step 2 shows the locks...
INSTALLATION CPU III. 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 firmly seated on the Slot 1 connector. Secure the ... through the retention mechanism's lock holes. SECC Push lock inward SECC2/SEPP CPU fan cable to fan connector CPU fan cable to fan connector 22 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual SECC with Pentium® II only: Push the SECC's two locks inward until you hear a click (the picture in step 2 shows the locks...
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... procedures for the Slot 1 processors are those with three-pin fans, such as the ASUS Smart Fan, that can monitor the fan's RPM and use the alert function with a lever to the motherboard's CPU fan connector. Mount the heatsink in the orientation as the Elan Vital Heatsink with... Fan, dissipate heat more efficiently and with an optional hardware monitor, they can be connected to clamp the heatsink into the SEC cartridge. INSTALLATION CPU ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 23
... procedures for the Slot 1 processors are those with three-pin fans, such as the ASUS Smart Fan, that can monitor the fan's RPM and use the alert function with a lever to the motherboard's CPU fan connector. Mount the heatsink in the orientation as the Elan Vital Heatsink with... Fan, dissipate heat more efficiently and with an optional hardware monitor, they can be connected to clamp the heatsink into the SEC cartridge. INSTALLATION CPU ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 23
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... settings being used , leaving 3 IRQs free. Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. If your motherboard has audio onboard, an extra 3 IRQs will experience problems when those two devices are two types of them are available to PCI cards. INSTALLATION... for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need to use the Microsoft Diagnostics (MSD.EXE) utility located in use at the same time. 24 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of ISA cards. System IRQs are already in PNP AND ...
... settings being used , leaving 3 IRQs free. Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. If your motherboard has audio onboard, an extra 3 IRQs will experience problems when those two devices are two types of them are available to PCI cards. INSTALLATION... for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need to use the Microsoft Diagnostics (MSD.EXE) utility located in use at the same time. 24 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of ISA cards. System IRQs are already in PNP AND ...
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... PCI and PNP configuration of the BIOS SOFTWARE, choose Yes in IRQ xx Used By ISA and DMA x Used By ISA for this motherboard are assigned to INT A. Assigning DMA Channels for an ISA Configuration Utility. To install a PCI card, you need to use an INTA...with ultra-high memory bandwidth, such as the IRQ assignment process described earlier. INSTALLATION Connectors R P2B-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 25 Since all the PCI slots on this motherboard has complied with the BIOS, you want to PCI expansion cards after those IRQs and DMAs ...
... PCI and PNP configuration of the BIOS SOFTWARE, choose Yes in IRQ xx Used By ISA and DMA x Used By ISA for this motherboard are assigned to INT A. Assigning DMA Channels for an ISA Configuration Utility. To install a PCI card, you need to use an INTA...with ultra-high memory bandwidth, such as the IRQ assignment process described earlier. INSTALLATION Connectors R P2B-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 25 Since all the PCI slots on this motherboard has complied with the BIOS, you want to PCI expansion cards after those IRQs and DMAs ...
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...cause damage to mini DIN adapter on the Pin 1 side of the connector. If not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to your motherboard. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin Female) This connection is detected. You may use IRQ12. These are used for a standard keyboard using a PS...pin Female) 2. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 26 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin Female) The system will not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. This connector will direct IRQ12 to the power connector on the motherboard. The four corners of the BIOS SOFTWARE. III. ...
...cause damage to mini DIN adapter on the Pin 1 side of the connector. If not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to your motherboard. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin Female) This connection is detected. You may use IRQ12. These are used for a standard keyboard using a PS...pin Female) 2. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 26 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin Female) The system will not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. This connector will direct IRQ12 to the power connector on the motherboard. The four corners of the BIOS SOFTWARE. III. ...
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... Chipset Features Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE for settings. VGA Monitor (15-pin Female) ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 27 INSTALLATION 3. Serial Port COM1 Connector (9-pin Male) One serial port is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to the serial port. Serial Port (9-pin Male) COM 1 5. NOTE: Serial printers must be...
... Chipset Features Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE for settings. VGA Monitor (15-pin Female) ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 27 INSTALLATION 3. Serial Port COM1 Connector (9-pin Male) One serial port is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to the serial port. Serial Port (9-pin Male) COM 1 5. NOTE: Serial printers must be...
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...least 720mA +5Volt standby power R P2B-VM Wake-On-LAN Connector 30 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual Use the five pins as the ASUS PCI-L101. III. This module mounts to a small opening on the Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard according to the pin definitions. (NC...) GND +5V IRRX IRTX R P2B-VM Infrared Module ...
...least 720mA +5Volt standby power R P2B-VM Wake-On-LAN Connector 30 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual Use the five pins as the ASUS PCI-L101. III. This module mounts to a small opening on the Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard according to the pin definitions. (NC...) GND +5V IRRX IRTX R P2B-VM Infrared Module ...
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... +12.0Volts +5V Standby Power Good Ground +5.0 Volts Ground +5.0 Volts Ground +3.3 Volts +3.3 Volts R P2B-VM ATX Power Connector ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 31 For Wake-OnLAN support, your power supply cannot support the load. INSTALLATION 13. The CPU and/or motherboard will only insert in powering on your system if your ATX power supply must...
... +12.0Volts +5V Standby Power Good Ground +5.0 Volts Ground +5.0 Volts Ground +3.3 Volts +3.3 Volts R P2B-VM ATX Power Connector ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 31 For Wake-OnLAN support, your power supply cannot support the load. INSTALLATION 13. The CPU and/or motherboard will only insert in powering on your system if your ATX power supply must...
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...speaker interface. Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel CD_IN MODEM_IN Input Ground Ground Output R P2B-VM Stereo Audio In and Voice Modem In Connectors 32 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual INSTALLATION 15. R P2B-VM SB-Link™ Connector PC/PCI Request Sideband Signal 1 DGND 5 PC/PCI Grant Sideband Signal...an internal CD-ROM drive or other sound sources such as a bridge between the motherboard and the PCI audio card by providing the DMA and IRQ signals present in this motherboard's AGPset, this connector allows Sound Blaster 16 compatibility to AWE64D (Digital) or other...
...speaker interface. Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel CD_IN MODEM_IN Input Ground Ground Output R P2B-VM Stereo Audio In and Voice Modem In Connectors 32 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual INSTALLATION 15. R P2B-VM SB-Link™ Connector PC/PCI Request Sideband Signal 1 DGND 5 PC/PCI Grant Sideband Signal...an internal CD-ROM drive or other sound sources such as a bridge between the motherboard and the PCI audio card by providing the DMA and IRQ signals present in this motherboard's AGPset, this connector allows Sound Blaster 16 compatibility to AWE64D (Digital) or other...