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... name and revision number are released for each product design represented by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR... the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the means indicated on the product itself. Product Name: ASUS P2B-VM Manual Revision: 1.04 E295 Release Date: November 1998 2 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual Products and corporate names appearing in writing by...
... name and revision number are released for each product design represented by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR... the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the means indicated on the product itself. Product Name: ASUS P2B-VM Manual Revision: 1.04 E295 Release Date: November 1998 2 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual Products and corporate names appearing in writing by...
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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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... organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard 8 Parts of Power Management Setup 49 4 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual Expansion Cards 24 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 24 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 24 Assigning DMA Channels for Slot 1 Processors... of BIOS Features 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. System Memory (DIMM 17 DIMM Memory Installation 18 3. BIOS SOFTWARE 36 Flash Memory Writer Utility 36 Main ...
... organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard 8 Parts of Power Management Setup 49 4 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual Expansion Cards 24 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 24 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 24 Assigning DMA Channels for Slot 1 Processors... of BIOS Features 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. System Memory (DIMM 17 DIMM Memory Installation 18 3. BIOS SOFTWARE 36 Flash Memory Writer Utility 36 Main ...
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Audio Driver 81 E. Software Wavetable 92 G. DMI Utility 93 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 5 ATI Player 77 D. Audio Software 85 F. 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. Video Driver 61 B. Other Video Drivers 65 C.
Audio Driver 81 E. Software Wavetable 92 G. DMI Utility 93 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 5 ATI Player 77 D. Audio Software 85 F. 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. Video Driver 61 B. Other Video Drivers 65 C.
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... against harmful interference in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to Part 15 of Communications. 6 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual However, there is subject to the following measures: • Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and...
... against harmful interference in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to Part 15 of Communications. 6 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual However, there is subject to the following measures: • Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and...
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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...10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 7 Features: III. Support CD: Manual information and checklist Information and specifications concerning this manual is organized This manual is complete. Introduction: II. BIOS Software: V. I . If you ...
... 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...10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 7 Features: III. Support CD: Manual information and checklist Information and specifications concerning this manual is organized This manual is complete. Introduction: II. BIOS Software: V. I . If you ...
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... ISA slot is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest CPU. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard The ASUS P2B-VM is shared with a PCI slot. • Super Multi-I /O subsystems and front-side bus (FSB) platform, which boosts the ..., PIO Modes 3 and 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as the ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card. 8 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual FEATURES Features II. Specifications: • Multi-Speed: Supports Intel Pentium® II (233MHz to 768MB. These new ...
... ISA slot is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest CPU. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard The ASUS P2B-VM is shared with a PCI slot. • Super Multi-I /O subsystems and front-side bus (FSB) platform, which boosts the ..., PIO Modes 3 and 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as the ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card. 8 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual FEATURES Features II. Specifications: • Multi-Speed: Supports Intel Pentium® II (233MHz to 768MB. These new ...
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...handle data transfer up to upgrade current hard drives or cables. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: Supports the new generation memory - II. 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 and Play ...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 Trend ChipAway Virus codes, and autodetection of motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy. ter busses to the memory and to...
...handle data transfer up to upgrade current hard drives or cables. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: Supports the new generation memory - II. 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 and Play ...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 Trend ChipAway Virus codes, and autodetection of motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy. ter busses to the memory and to...
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... noise, and is an important feature in implementing silent PC systems. • Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button for more efficiently. 10 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual The system resource monitor will power off mode, depending on remotely through an external modem. Suggestions will give the user information on -hand, any user...
... noise, and is an important feature in implementing silent PC systems. • Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button for more efficiently. 10 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual The system resource monitor will power off mode, depending on remotely through an external modem. Suggestions will give the user information on -hand, any user...
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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 (... 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 (... 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.
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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 (... 1 (ISA1) ATI 3D Rage 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...
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 (... 1 (ISA1) ATI 3D Rage 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...
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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 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 III.
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... the onboard VGA. Install System Memory Modules 3. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the inside. 2. Jumpers 1. 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 III. Hold components by the onboard chipset, in which case enable INT_EN. Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such...
... the onboard VGA. Install System Memory Modules 3. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the inside. 2. Jumpers 1. 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 III. Hold components by the onboard chipset, in which case enable INT_EN. Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such...
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... is powered by pressing the spacebar) to power up function. 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 To clear the RTC data: (1) Unplug your computer, (2) Short solder points, (3) Turn on your computer. This jumper setting must coincide with the...
... is powered by pressing the spacebar) to power up function. 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 To clear the RTC data: (1) Unplug your computer, (2) Short solder points, (3) Turn on your computer. This jumper setting must coincide with the...
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...the BUS Ratio equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). 6. Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID) is not recommended. 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 FS4 FS3 FS2...WARNING! INSTALLATION 5. PCI frequencies above 100MHz exceed the specifications for PCI cards and are not guaranteed to the onboard power controller. 16 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual Ratio BUS F. These must be stable. Frequencies above 33MHz exceed the specifications for the onboard Intel Chipset and are not guaranteed to ...
...the BUS Ratio equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). 6. Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID) is not recommended. 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 FS4 FS3 FS2...WARNING! INSTALLATION 5. PCI frequencies above 100MHz exceed the specifications for PCI cards and are not guaranteed to the onboard power controller. 16 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual Ratio BUS F. These must be stable. Frequencies above 33MHz exceed the specifications for the onboard Intel Chipset and are not guaranteed to ...
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... (with memory chips) of the strict timing issues involved under "Chipset Features Setup" in BIOS setup. INSTALLATION System Memory Install memory in BIOS setup. ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 17 Memory speed setup is recommended through "Chipset Features Setup" in any combination as follows: DIMM Location 168-pin DIMM Size Total Memory Socket 1 (Rows...
... (with memory chips) of the strict timing issues involved under "Chipset Features Setup" in BIOS setup. INSTALLATION System Memory Install memory in BIOS setup. ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 17 Memory speed setup is recommended through "Chipset Features Setup" in any combination as follows: DIMM Location 168-pin DIMM Size Total Memory Socket 1 (Rows...
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... DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. III. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual III. SIMM modules have a higher pin density. 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...
... DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. III. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual III. SIMM modules have a higher pin density. 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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.... III. 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 III. INSTALLATION 3.
.... III. 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 III. INSTALLATION 3.
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Locked Folding Support To unlock the support arms, simply flip them up to an upright position. Unlock the URM's Folding Support Arms: The folding support arms of your processor. 20 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual INSTALLATION Installing the Processor 1. INSTALLATION CPU Unlocked Folding Support Arms The URM is now ready for the installation of the URM are locked when shipped. III. III.
Locked Folding Support To unlock the support arms, simply flip them up to an upright position. Unlock the URM's Folding Support Arms: The folding support arms of your processor. 20 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual INSTALLATION Installing the Processor 1. INSTALLATION CPU Unlocked Folding Support Arms The URM is now ready for the installation of the URM are locked when shipped. III. III.