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...Update Device Driver Wizard screen appears. Click OK and then click Browse to page 99 of your motherboard and the P2L-VM/P2E-VM with ATI's Rage ProTM chipset: ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM Motherboard Features (see below). The following are some of the differences between your manual) Run ATI Player ... the installation is NOT supported on the ASUS support CD and click OK. P/N 15-060013000 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 1 Click OK again and the device and driver location will restart without warning. IE238/239 P2L-VM/P2E-VM INSERT Your motherboard uses the ATI Rage IICTM instead of ...
...Update Device Driver Wizard screen appears. Click OK and then click Browse to page 99 of your motherboard and the P2L-VM/P2E-VM with ATI's Rage ProTM chipset: ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM Motherboard Features (see below). The following are some of the differences between your manual) Run ATI Player ... the installation is NOT supported on the ASUS support CD and click OK. P/N 15-060013000 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 1 Click OK again and the device and driver location will restart without warning. IE238/239 P2L-VM/P2E-VM INSERT Your motherboard uses the ATI Rage IICTM instead of ...
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INSTALLATION 12 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM Motherboard Layout 12 1. Jumpers 14 Installation Steps 14 2. FEATURES 8 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM Motherboard Features 8 Parts of Chipset Features Setup 46 4 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-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 of BIOS Features Setup 43 Chipset Features Setup 46 Details of the ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM Motherboard 11 III. Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 Pentium II Processor 19 AAVID Heatsink 23 Elan Vital Heatsink 23 4. INTRODUCTION...
INSTALLATION 12 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM Motherboard Layout 12 1. Jumpers 14 Installation Steps 14 2. FEATURES 8 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM Motherboard Features 8 Parts of Chipset Features Setup 46 4 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-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 of BIOS Features Setup 43 Chipset Features Setup 46 Details of the ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM Motherboard 11 III. Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 Pentium II Processor 19 AAVID Heatsink 23 Elan Vital Heatsink 23 4. INTRODUCTION...
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INTRODUCTION How this product Instructions on setting up the motherboard Instructions on setting up the BIOS software Information on -LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 7 Features: III. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist I . Installation: IV. BIOS Software: V. I. Introduction: II. Support CD: Manual information and checklist Information and specifications concerning this manual...
INTRODUCTION How this product Instructions on setting up the motherboard Instructions on setting up the BIOS software Information on -LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 7 Features: III. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist I . Installation: IV. BIOS Software: V. I. Introduction: II. Support CD: Manual information and checklist Information and specifications concerning this manual...
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...Tape Backup and CD-ROM drives. Supports two drives of either 512KB, 128KB, or 0KB Pipelined Burst Level 2 cache in a small package. The P2L-VM Motherboard adds: • Versatile Memory: Supports three DIMM sockets to 48KHz sampling. FEATURES Features II. Features 3D positional audio supporting Microsoft Direct Sound 3D ...Japanese "Floppy 3 mode" (3.5-inch disk drive: 1.2MB) and LS-120 floppy disk drives (3.5-inch disk drive: 120 MB, 1.44MB, 720K). FEATURES ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM Motherboard Features The ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM motherboard is carefully designed for wireless interface.
...Tape Backup and CD-ROM drives. Supports two drives of either 512KB, 128KB, or 0KB Pipelined Burst Level 2 cache in a small package. The P2L-VM Motherboard adds: • Versatile Memory: Supports three DIMM sockets to 48KHz sampling. FEATURES Features II. Features 3D positional audio supporting Microsoft Direct Sound 3D ...Japanese "Floppy 3 mode" (3.5-inch disk drive: 1.2MB) and LS-120 floppy disk drives (3.5-inch disk drive: 120 MB, 1.44MB, 720K). FEATURES ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM Motherboard Features The ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM motherboard is carefully designed for wireless interface.
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...offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, builtin hardware-based virus protection, and autodetection of ASUS smart series motherboards. With these features implemented in both Windows 95 or its successor and Windows NT. • Symbios SCSI BIOS: ... around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS "smart" series motherboards. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 9 II. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM Performance • Concurrent PCI: Supports concurrent PCI, allowing multiple PCI transfers from 264MB/s max (using SDRAM). FEATURES ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM Special Features: • ACPI Ready...
...offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, builtin hardware-based virus protection, and autodetection of ASUS smart series motherboards. With these features implemented in both Windows 95 or its successor and Windows NT. • Symbios SCSI BIOS: ... around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS "smart" series motherboards. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 9 II. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM Performance • Concurrent PCI: Supports concurrent PCI, allowing multiple PCI transfers from 264MB/s max (using SDRAM). FEATURES ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM Special Features: • ACPI Ready...
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... critical motherboard components. Suggestions will power off automatically even in . II. FEATURES Features II. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be monitored for future processors, so monitoring is necessary to warn of two states, one is the sleep mode and the other is in sleep mode. FEATURES ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM... computer to be in the world! • System Resources Alert: Today's operating systems such as information providers. IDE devices for increased hardware monitoring capabilities. 10 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
... critical motherboard components. Suggestions will power off automatically even in . II. FEATURES Features II. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be monitored for future processors, so monitoring is necessary to warn of two states, one is the sleep mode and the other is in sleep mode. FEATURES ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM... computer to be in the world! • System Resources Alert: Today's operating systems such as information providers. IDE devices for increased hardware monitoring capabilities. 10 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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...2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) Floppy Drives Secondary IDE Primary IDE (Greyed items are optional at the time of purchase.) 12 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual INSTALLATION ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM Motherboard Layout 2 MB SDRAM PS/2 Top: Mouse Bottom: Keyboard USB Top: USB 1 Bottom: USB 2 COM1 KBPWR ATXPWR PWR_FAN Power...168-pin module) 2 MB SDRAM DIMM Socket 2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 3 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) P2L-VM only BUS Frequency CPU_FAN Intel 440LX RTCPU or 440EX AGPset VGAEN ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X VGA Chipset 2 MB SDRAM 2 MB SDRAM GAME/AUDIO...
...2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) Floppy Drives Secondary IDE Primary IDE (Greyed items are optional at the time of purchase.) 12 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual INSTALLATION ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM Motherboard Layout 2 MB SDRAM PS/2 Top: Mouse Bottom: Keyboard USB Top: USB 1 Bottom: USB 2 COM1 KBPWR ATXPWR PWR_FAN Power...168-pin module) 2 MB SDRAM DIMM Socket 2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 3 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) P2L-VM only BUS Frequency CPU_FAN Intel 440LX RTCPU or 440EX AGPset VGAEN ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X VGA Chipset 2 MB SDRAM 2 MB SDRAM GAME/AUDIO...
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otherwise, conflicts will occur. III. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Motherboard Layout III. INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) INT_EN 2) VGAEN 3) CLRCMOS 4) KBPWR 5) FS0, FS1, FS2 6) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 14 VGA Interrupt Setting (Enable/Disable) p. 14 VGA Setting (Enable/...
otherwise, conflicts will occur. III. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Motherboard Layout III. INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) INT_EN 2) VGAEN 3) CLRCMOS 4) KBPWR 5) FS0, FS1, FS2 6) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 14 VGA Interrupt Setting (Enable/Disable) p. 14 VGA Setting (Enable/...
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... the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply 6. Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3. If you do not have one, ...Motherboard 2. Disable the onboard VGA if you to a metal object, such as SCSI cards, contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. P2L-VM/P2E-VM VGA Settings INT_EN 1 2 3 Disable (Default) VGAEN 1 2 3 Enable (Default) INT_EN 1 2 3 Enable Setting INT_EN Enable [2-3] Disable [1-2] (def) VGAEN 1 2 3 Disable Setting VGAEN Enable [1-2] (def) Disable [2-3] 14 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM...
... the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply 6. Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3. If you do not have one, ...Motherboard 2. Disable the onboard VGA if you to a metal object, such as SCSI cards, contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. P2L-VM/P2E-VM VGA Settings INT_EN 1 2 3 Disable (Default) VGAEN 1 2 3 Enable (Default) INT_EN 1 2 3 Enable Setting INT_EN Enable [2-3] Disable [1-2] (def) VGAEN 1 2 3 Disable Setting VGAEN Enable [1-2] (def) Disable [2-3] 14 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM...
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... frequency to send to the onboard power controller. 16 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual Frequencies above jumpers CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection. The BUS Clock times the BUS Ratio equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). 6. The table on the CPU and motherboard. These allow the selection of your processor. INSTALLATION...
... frequency to send to the onboard power controller. 16 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual Frequencies above jumpers CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection. The BUS Clock times the BUS Ratio equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). 6. The table on the CPU and motherboard. These allow the selection of your processor. INSTALLATION...
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Sockets are usually 8, 32, or 128MB. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 17 One side (with memory chips) of either 8, 16, 32... Unbuffered Synchronous DRAMs (SDRAM) or EDO DRAM of the DIMM module takes up one Row on the 440EX motherboard.) IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is required through "Auto Configuration" in any combination as follows: DIMM Location 168-...chip) and make the proper settings in the BIOS Chipset Features Setup. (NOTE: ECC is not available on the motherboard. Install memory in BIOS Chipset Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE. System Memory (DIMM) Only Dual Inline Memory Modules ...
Sockets are usually 8, 32, or 128MB. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 17 One side (with memory chips) of either 8, 16, 32... Unbuffered Synchronous DRAMs (SDRAM) or EDO DRAM of the DIMM module takes up one Row on the 440EX motherboard.) IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is required through "Auto Configuration" in any combination as follows: DIMM Location 168-...chip) and make the proper settings in the BIOS Chipset Features Setup. (NOTE: ECC is not available on the motherboard. Install memory in BIOS Chipset Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE. System Memory (DIMM) Only Dual Inline Memory Modules ...
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...as shown. Lock 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins R III. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual SIMM modules have a higher pin density. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. DIMM modules are different on either side of the breaks, the module...pins are longer and have different pin contact on each side and therefore have the same pin contact on the motherboard. INSTALLATION System Memory P2L-VM/P2E-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. INSTALLATION DIMM Memory ...
...as shown. Lock 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins R III. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual SIMM modules have a higher pin density. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. DIMM modules are different on either side of the breaks, the module...pins are longer and have different pin contact on each side and therefore have the same pin contact on the motherboard. INSTALLATION System Memory P2L-VM/P2E-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. INSTALLATION DIMM Memory ...
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...circulating across the processor's passive heatsink. III. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. You should check to see that you have the following 9 items. (NOTE: The pictures in the following pages will have ... processor packaged in a SEC Cartridge (233-333MHz 512KB/128KB/0KB L2 Cache) CPU (Item 9) ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 19 INSTALLATION 3. INSTALLATION CPU III. Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard provides a Single Edge Contact (SEC) slot for the Support Top Bar Heatsink Support Base/Top Bar...
...circulating across the processor's passive heatsink. III. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. You should check to see that you have the following 9 items. (NOTE: The pictures in the following pages will have ... processor packaged in a SEC Cartridge (233-333MHz 512KB/128KB/0KB L2 Cache) CPU (Item 9) ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 19 INSTALLATION 3. INSTALLATION CPU III. Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard provides a Single Edge Contact (SEC) slot for the Support Top Bar Heatsink Support Base/Top Bar...
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... in place. INSTALLATION CPU (3) Captive nut Lock holes Captive nut 20 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual III. Do not overtighten the captive nuts. Then, screw the captive nuts in the mechanism with the small rib on the board. INSTALLATION The Motherboard As Shipped Four screws should be showing next to no more than...
... in place. INSTALLATION CPU (3) Captive nut Lock holes Captive nut 20 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual III. Do not overtighten the captive nuts. Then, screw the captive nuts in the mechanism with the small rib on the board. INSTALLATION The Motherboard As Shipped Four screws should be showing next to no more than...
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Be sure that the heatsink is fully inserted. (9) (8) Push lock inward (3) ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 21 WARNING! Insert the SEC Cartridge: Push the SEC cartridge's two locks inward (the preceding picture shows the locks in the outward position ... the SEC cartridge. III. The top clamp is not mounted tightly against the SEC cartridge, the CPU will fit. INSTALLATION 2. With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipsets, press the cartridge gently but firmly until they lock (8) Lock Lock Push Clamp (9) The thermal pad & SEC cartridge should not have a gap! If the...
Be sure that the heatsink is fully inserted. (9) (8) Push lock inward (3) ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 21 WARNING! Insert the SEC Cartridge: Push the SEC cartridge's two locks inward (the preceding picture shows the locks in the outward position ... the SEC cartridge. III. The top clamp is not mounted tightly against the SEC cartridge, the CPU will fit. INSTALLATION 2. With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipsets, press the cartridge gently but firmly until they lock (8) Lock Lock Push Clamp (9) The thermal pad & SEC cartridge should not have a gap! If the...
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... by pushing the SEC cartridge locks outward so that the lock shows through this connector. INSTALLATION CPU RTCPU P2L-VM/P2E-VM CPU Thermal Sensor Connector 22 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual This is necessary to the motherboard through the retention mechanism's lock holes. (3) (3) (8) 5. Attach the Thermal Sensor Connector (optional): If you have purchased the specially...: Secure the SEC cartridge in place by sliding the heatsink support top bar into the bottom groove of the heatsink until it locks into the motherboard.
... by pushing the SEC cartridge locks outward so that the lock shows through this connector. INSTALLATION CPU RTCPU P2L-VM/P2E-VM CPU Thermal Sensor Connector 22 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual This is necessary to the motherboard through the retention mechanism's lock holes. (3) (3) (8) 5. Attach the Thermal Sensor Connector (optional): If you have purchased the specially...: Secure the SEC cartridge in place by sliding the heatsink support top bar into the bottom groove of the heatsink until it locks into the motherboard.
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... case you use a heatsink without a fan. AAVID Heatsink The procedures for installing the AAVID heatsink with a lever to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 23 The heatsink support top bar will not, however, be connected to clamp the heatsink into the SEC cartridge. Elan Vital Heatsink III...
... case you use a heatsink without a fan. AAVID Heatsink The procedures for installing the AAVID heatsink with a lever to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 23 The heatsink support top bar will not, however, be connected to clamp the heatsink into the SEC cartridge. Elan Vital Heatsink III...
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... available to gain access, double-click the System icon under Device Manager displays the resource settings being used , leaving 3 IRQs free. Remove your motherboard and expansion cards. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Generally, an IRQ must be used by a particular device (to PCI cards. Currently,...ISA cards. Failure to do so may require to as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes in use at the same time. 24 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5. Assigning IRQs for your expansion card. INSTALLATION 4. Expansion Cards WARNING...
... available to gain access, double-click the System icon under Device Manager displays the resource settings being used , leaving 3 IRQs free. Remove your motherboard and expansion cards. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Generally, an IRQ must be used by a particular device (to PCI cards. Currently,...ISA cards. Failure to do so may require to as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes in use at the same time. 24 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5. Assigning IRQs for your expansion card. INSTALLATION 4. Expansion Cards WARNING...
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...else conflicts will occur. INSTALLATION Expansion Cards ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 25 For PNP cards, IRQs are assigned automatically from those available. An IRQ number is added to the system. III. You can be sure that the jumpers on this motherboard has complied with the BIOS, you need... cards. ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H, so legacy ISA cards must not use this motherboard are set something called the INT (interrupt) assignment. Assigning DMA Channels for legacy ISA cards (under PNP AND PCI SETUP of the ...
...else conflicts will occur. INSTALLATION Expansion Cards ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 25 For PNP cards, IRQs are assigned automatically from those available. An IRQ number is added to the system. III. You can be sure that the jumpers on this motherboard has complied with the BIOS, you need... cards. ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H, so legacy ISA cards must not use this motherboard are set something called the INT (interrupt) assignment. Assigning DMA Channels for legacy ISA cards (under PNP AND PCI SETUP of the ...