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.... BIOS SOFTWARE 26 Support Software 26 Flash Memory Writer Utility 26 Main Menu 26 Advanced Features Menu 27 Updating your Motherboard's BIOS 28 6. BIOS Setup 29 Load Defaults 30 Standard CMOS Setup 30 IV ASUS P/I . CONTENTS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual INSTALLATION 4 Map of the ASUS Motherboard 3 III. Central Processing Unit (CPU 15 4. FEATURES 2 Features of the...
.... BIOS SOFTWARE 26 Support Software 26 Flash Memory Writer Utility 26 Main Menu 26 Advanced Features Menu 27 Updating your Motherboard's BIOS 28 6. BIOS Setup 29 Load Defaults 30 Standard CMOS Setup 30 IV ASUS P/I . CONTENTS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual INSTALLATION 4 Map of the ASUS Motherboard 3 III. Central Processing Unit (CPU 15 4. FEATURES 2 Features of the...
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...: Manual information and checklist II. BIOS Setup: BIOS software setup information. INTRODUCTION (Manual / Checklist) I -A16C: Installation of an optional 16-bit Audio card VIII. The ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 motherboard 2 serial port ribbon cables attached to a mounting bracket 1 parallel ribbon cable with mounting bracket 1 IDE ribbon cable 1 floppy ribbon cable Support drivers and utilities as...
...: Manual information and checklist II. BIOS Setup: BIOS software setup information. INTRODUCTION (Manual / Checklist) I -A16C: Installation of an optional 16-bit Audio card VIII. The ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 motherboard 2 serial port ribbon cables attached to a mounting bracket 1 parallel ribbon cable with mounting bracket 1 IDE ribbon cable 1 floppy ribbon cable Support drivers and utilities as...
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...AMD-K5™ (PR75-PR133), AMD-K6™ (PR166-PR233). • Intel Chipset: Features Intel's 430HX PCIset with I -P55T2P4 User's Manual This motherboard: • Easy Installation: Is equipped with BIOS that supports auto detection of hard drives and Plug and Play to make setup of... Features of either 5.25" or 3.5" (1.44MB or 2.88MB) are made through BIOS which allows the use of the ASUS Motherboard The ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 is also supported. 2 ASUS P/I /O subsystems. • Error Checking and Correcting (ECC): Using Intel's 430HX PCIset together with EPP and ECP capabilities.
...AMD-K5™ (PR75-PR133), AMD-K6™ (PR166-PR233). • Intel Chipset: Features Intel's 430HX PCIset with I -P55T2P4 User's Manual This motherboard: • Easy Installation: Is equipped with BIOS that supports auto detection of hard drives and Plug and Play to make setup of... Features of either 5.25" or 3.5" (1.44MB or 2.88MB) are made through BIOS which allows the use of the ASUS Motherboard The ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 is also supported. 2 ASUS P/I /O subsystems. • Error Checking and Correcting (ECC): Using Intel's 430HX PCIset together with EPP and ECP capabilities.
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.... • NCR SCSI BIOS: This motherboard has firmware that supports four IDE devices in two channels, provides faster data transfer rates, and supports Enhanced IDE devices such as Tape Backup and CD-ROM drives. PCI 4 or ASUS MediaBus 2.0 (4) 72-pin SIMM Sockets ... L2 Upgrade Cache Expansion Slot Onboard 256KB/ 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache ASUS P/I /O Onboard Floppy & IDE Connect. FEATURES (Parts of the ASUS Motherboard 3 ISA Slots Programmable Flash ROM 3 PCI Slots Parallel & Serial Ports Super Multi-I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 3 Parts of Board) II. This controller supports PIO ...
.... • NCR SCSI BIOS: This motherboard has firmware that supports four IDE devices in two channels, provides faster data transfer rates, and supports Enhanced IDE devices such as Tape Backup and CD-ROM drives. PCI 4 or ASUS MediaBus 2.0 (4) 72-pin SIMM Sockets ... L2 Upgrade Cache Expansion Slot Onboard 256KB/ 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache ASUS P/I /O Onboard Floppy & IDE Connect. FEATURES (Parts of the ASUS Motherboard 3 ISA Slots Programmable Flash ROM 3 PCI Slots Parallel & Serial Ports Super Multi-I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 3 Parts of Board) II. This controller supports PIO ...
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III. INSTALLATION (Map of the ASUS Motherboard ISA Slot 2 ISA Slot 3 JP2 Boot Block Write (Dis/En) PS/2 Mouse Keyboard Universal Serial Bus (Reserved for future use) COM 1 COM 2 Serial (COM) Ports MULTI I/O Chipset Multi-I -P55T2P4 User's Manual INSTALLATION Map of Board) Board Power Input ...) JP11 JP12 Case Connector Freq Ratio IDE LED Infrared Conn. CPU VCore JP20 12V Fan Power JP17 Voltage (STD/VRE) 256/512KB onboard L2 Cache 4 ASUS P/I /O (En/Dis) JP1 Parallel (Printer) Port PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 ISA Slot 1 SIMM Socket 4 (Bank 1) SIMM ...
III. INSTALLATION (Map of the ASUS Motherboard ISA Slot 2 ISA Slot 3 JP2 Boot Block Write (Dis/En) PS/2 Mouse Keyboard Universal Serial Bus (Reserved for future use) COM 1 COM 2 Serial (COM) Ports MULTI I/O Chipset Multi-I -P55T2P4 User's Manual INSTALLATION Map of Board) Board Power Input ...) JP11 JP12 Case Connector Freq Ratio IDE LED Infrared Conn. CPU VCore JP20 12V Fan Power JP17 Voltage (STD/VRE) 256/512KB onboard L2 Cache 4 ASUS P/I /O (En/Dis) JP1 Parallel (Printer) Port PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 ISA Slot 1 SIMM Socket 4 (Bank 1) SIMM ...
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...JP2 3) JP5 4) JP7 5) JP17 6) JP20 7) JP8, JP9,JP10 8) JP11, JP12 9) JP4 p. 7 Multi-I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 5 IDE p. 22 8) IDE LED p. 22 9) Turbo/Power (CON1) p. 23 10) SMI Switch (CON1... Port COM1 & COM2 (10-pin Blocks) Floppy Drive Connector (34-pin Block) Motherboard Power Connector (12-pin Block) Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (40-pin Blocks) IDE LED...pins) Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (5-pins) Speaker Connector (4-pins) CPU 12V Cooling Fan Connector Infrared Port Module Connector ASUS P/I /O Selection (Enable/Disable) p. 7 Flash ROM Boot Block Program (Disable/Enable) p. 8 Total Level 2...
...JP2 3) JP5 4) JP7 5) JP17 6) JP20 7) JP8, JP9,JP10 8) JP11, JP12 9) JP4 p. 7 Multi-I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 5 IDE p. 22 8) IDE LED p. 22 9) Turbo/Power (CON1) p. 23 10) SMI Switch (CON1... Port COM1 & COM2 (10-pin Blocks) Floppy Drive Connector (34-pin Block) Motherboard Power Connector (12-pin Block) Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (40-pin Blocks) IDE LED...pins) Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (5-pins) Speaker Connector (4-pins) CPU 12V Cooling Fan Connector Infrared Port Module Connector ASUS P/I /O Selection (Enable/Disable) p. 7 Flash ROM Boot Block Program (Disable/Enable) p. 8 Total Level 2...
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...on the board. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Jumpers Several hardware settings are separated from the system. 6 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual tions of the Motherboard" on the inside. 2. The jumpers will be described numerically such as to connect pins 1&2 and to connect pins ... wrist strap before handling computer components. 4. Install Expansion Cards 5. Unplug your computer. 1. Set Jumpers on the left when holding the motherboard with two pins will be moved together. Pin 1 for Open (Off). Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag...
...on the board. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Jumpers Several hardware settings are separated from the system. 6 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual tions of the Motherboard" on the inside. 2. The jumpers will be described numerically such as to connect pins 1&2 and to connect pins ... wrist strap before handling computer components. 4. Install Expansion Cards 5. Unplug your computer. 1. Set Jumpers on the left when holding the motherboard with two pins will be moved together. Pin 1 for Open (Off). Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag...
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... to re-enter user preferences. Selections JP7 Operation [open] (Default) Clear Data [short] (momentarily) JP7 JP7 Operation (Default) Clear Data RTC RAM (Operation / Clear Data) 8 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual III. To clear the RTC data: (1) Turn off the PC, (2) Short this jumper, (3) Power on the PC, (4) Turn off the PC, (5) Remove this.... Selections JP5 256KB [1-2] 512KB [2-3] JP5 1 2 3 256KB JP5 1 2 3 512KB Total L2 Cache Size Setting (256KB / 512KB) 4. If you have both onboard cache chips (see "Map of Motherboard" for installation procedures.
... to re-enter user preferences. Selections JP7 Operation [open] (Default) Clear Data [short] (momentarily) JP7 JP7 Operation (Default) Clear Data RTC RAM (Operation / Clear Data) 8 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual III. To clear the RTC data: (1) Turn off the PC, (2) Short this jumper, (3) Power on the PC, (4) Turn off the PC, (5) Remove this.... Selections JP5 256KB [1-2] 512KB [2-3] JP5 1 2 3 256KB JP5 1 2 3 512KB Total L2 Cache Size Setting (256KB / 512KB) 4. If you have both onboard cache chips (see "Map of Motherboard" for installation procedures.
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... tell the clock generator what frequency to send to BUS Frequency Ratio (JP11, JP12) These jumpers set together with the Cyrix PR166+ installed on this motherboard. 10 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual CPU to the CPU. Ratio) JP12 JP11 [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] IBM/Cyrix6x86MX-PR233 200MHz 3.0x IBM/Cyrix6x86MX-PR200 166MHz 2.5x IBM/Cyrix6x86MX-PR166 150MHz 2.5x...
... tell the clock generator what frequency to send to BUS Frequency Ratio (JP11, JP12) These jumpers set together with the Cyrix PR166+ installed on this motherboard. 10 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual CPU to the CPU. Ratio) JP12 JP11 [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] IBM/Cyrix6x86MX-PR233 200MHz 3.0x IBM/Cyrix6x86MX-PR200 166MHz 2.5x IBM/Cyrix6x86MX-PR166 150MHz 2.5x...
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.../512MB) ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 11 INSTALLATION Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification The only Cyrix CPU that you need to install a TAG SRAM upgrade or use a cache module with an extended TAG SRAM (such as 256KB ASUS CM1 Rev 3.0 with 2 TAG SRAM's) but must be Revision 2.7 or later. Look on the underside of Motherboard" on... SRAM upgrade and page 14 for L2 cache locations. III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. Memory Cacheable Size (JP4) The default of pipelined burst SRAM chips, this motherboard is labeled Cyrix 6x86-PR166+ but not both and set to 64MB.
.../512MB) ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 11 INSTALLATION Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification The only Cyrix CPU that you need to install a TAG SRAM upgrade or use a cache module with an extended TAG SRAM (such as 256KB ASUS CM1 Rev 3.0 with 2 TAG SRAM's) but must be Revision 2.7 or later. Look on the underside of Motherboard" on... SRAM upgrade and page 14 for L2 cache locations. III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. Memory Cacheable Size (JP4) The default of pipelined burst SRAM chips, this motherboard is labeled Cyrix 6x86-PR166+ but not both and set to 64MB.
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... Total System Memory = III. IMPORTANT: Each bank must have an extended tag, do not install another TAG SRAM into the TAG SRAM Upgrade Socket. 12 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual TAG SRAM Upgrade: The purpose of the banks in BIOS Chipset Setup "Auto Configuration" on the same side as shown by "Memory Cacheable... Upgrade WARNING: If the cache module that is described by the Top view with more than 24 chips per module. System Memory (DRAM & SRAM) This motherboard supports four 72-pin SIMMs of the memory subsystem and will work minus the ECC feature.
... Total System Memory = III. IMPORTANT: Each bank must have an extended tag, do not install another TAG SRAM into the TAG SRAM Upgrade Socket. 12 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual TAG SRAM Upgrade: The purpose of the banks in BIOS Chipset Setup "Auto Configuration" on the same side as shown by "Memory Cacheable... Upgrade WARNING: If the cache module that is described by the Top view with more than 24 chips per module. System Memory (DRAM & SRAM) This motherboard supports four 72-pin SIMMs of the memory subsystem and will work minus the ECC feature.
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... Static RAM (SRAM) for Level 2 (External) Cache The motherboard you purchase may install a SIMM cache module of Motherboard" for this Motherboard SIMM Cache Module ASUS CM1 Rev 1.0 ASUS CM1 Rev 1.3 ASUS CM4 Rev 1.5 ASUS CM1 Rev 1.6 ASUS CM1 Rev 3.0 COAST 1.1 COAST 1.2 COAST 1.3 COAST 2.0 COAST...for locations) and a Cache Expansion Slot, then you have either 0KB, 256KB, or 512KB onboard. An "ASUS" or "COAST" cache module can be upgraded any further. The 512KB version cannot be used to upgrade the... TAG SRAM into the TAG SRAM Upgrade Socket. 14 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual
... Static RAM (SRAM) for Level 2 (External) Cache The motherboard you purchase may install a SIMM cache module of Motherboard" for this Motherboard SIMM Cache Module ASUS CM1 Rev 1.0 ASUS CM1 Rev 1.3 ASUS CM4 Rev 1.5 ASUS CM1 Rev 1.6 ASUS CM1 Rev 3.0 COAST 1.1 COAST 1.2 COAST 1.3 COAST 2.0 COAST...for locations) and a Cache Expansion Slot, then you have either 0KB, 256KB, or 512KB onboard. An "ASUS" or "COAST" cache module can be upgraded any further. The 512KB version cannot be used to upgrade the... TAG SRAM into the TAG SRAM Upgrade Socket. 14 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual
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...CPU with Pentium Processor 1 White Dot ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 15 Lever Lock Blank 1 ZIF Socket 7 with the white dot as your guide. With the added weight of pin holes and a "1" printed on the fan and close the socket's lever. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a 321-pin ZIF Socket 7... and then install the fan onto the CPU. WARNING: Without a fan, the CPU can overheat and cause damage to both the CPU and the motherboard. (See page 24 "CPU Cooling Fan Connector.) To install a CPU, first turn on the CPU that corner of the square array of the ...
...CPU with Pentium Processor 1 White Dot ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 15 Lever Lock Blank 1 ZIF Socket 7 with the white dot as your guide. With the added weight of pin holes and a "1" printed on the fan and close the socket's lever. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a 321-pin ZIF Socket 7... and then install the fan onto the CPU. WARNING: Without a fan, the CPU can overheat and cause damage to both the CPU and the motherboard. (See page 24 "CPU Cooling Fan Connector.) To install a CPU, first turn on the CPU that corner of the square array of the ...
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INSTALLATION 4. NOTE: PCI Slot 4 has a MediaBus extension 2.0 (see page 18) which leaves 6 free for expansion cards. 16 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual sible future use . Secure the card on any necessary jumpers on the slot you removed in step 4. 7. First read ...specific card. In an standard design there are already in PNPAND PCI SETUP) 9. Failure to do so may be exclusively assigned to setup your motherboard and expansion cards. Expansion Card Installation Procedure: 1. Remove your expansion card. III. Read the documentation for your computer system's cover. 4. ...
INSTALLATION 4. NOTE: PCI Slot 4 has a MediaBus extension 2.0 (see page 18) which leaves 6 free for expansion cards. 16 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual sible future use . Secure the card on any necessary jumpers on the slot you removed in step 4. 7. First read ...specific card. In an standard design there are already in PNPAND PCI SETUP) 9. Failure to do so may be exclusively assigned to setup your motherboard and expansion cards. Expansion Card Installation Procedure: 1. Remove your expansion card. III. Read the documentation for your computer system's cover. 4. ...
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... from those used to indicate which was developed to allow automatic system configuration whenever a PNP-compliant card is automatically assigned to INT A. ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 17 Double clicking on the ISA bus. Make sure that no two devices use the same IRQs or your PCI cards ...process described above. You may need to reserve for those not used by Legacy cards. For older Legacy cards that the jumpers on this motherboard are set something called the INT (interrupt) assignment. An IRQ number is added to see a map of the BIOS setup utility can select...
... from those used to indicate which was developed to allow automatic system configuration whenever a PNP-compliant card is automatically assigned to INT A. ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 17 Double clicking on the ISA bus. Make sure that no two devices use the same IRQs or your PCI cards ...process described above. You may need to reserve for those not used by Legacy cards. For older Legacy cards that the jumpers on this motherboard are set something called the INT (interrupt) assignment. An IRQ number is added to see a map of the BIOS setup utility can select...
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...Ltd. * All the above Video features ATI, Inc. (AV868 Video features S3, Inc.) * All the above SCSI features Adaptec, Inc. 18 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual The gap between Rev. 1.2 and Rev. 2.0 is to reduce the slot requirements and compatibility problems in order to prevent Rev. 1.2.... The following are MediaBus cards designed for MediaBus Rev. 1.2 will not fit into the shared PCI 4 / MediaBus 2.0 Slot. NOTE: This motherboard uses MediaBus Rev. 2.0. The previous MediaBus cards designed for MediaBus 2.0 that is on card inserts into the MediaBus Rev 2.0 that can meet standard...
...Ltd. * All the above Video features ATI, Inc. (AV868 Video features S3, Inc.) * All the above SCSI features Adaptec, Inc. 18 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual The gap between Rev. 1.2 and Rev. 2.0 is to reduce the slot requirements and compatibility problems in order to prevent Rev. 1.2.... The following are MediaBus cards designed for MediaBus Rev. 1.2 will not fit into the shared PCI 4 / MediaBus 2.0 Slot. NOTE: This motherboard uses MediaBus Rev. 2.0. The previous MediaBus cards designed for MediaBus 2.0 that is on card inserts into the MediaBus Rev 2.0 that can meet standard...
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...be known as a 101 enhanced keyboard. Keyboard Connector (5-pin female) III. PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin block) If you are labeled on your motherboard. See PS/2 Mouse Control in "Map of the connector. These are used for a standard IBM-compatible keyboard. Pin 1 is the side ...open slot on the motherboard. If not detected, expansion cards can use IRQ12. External Connectors WARNING: Some pins are clearly separated from jumpers in BIOS FEATURES SETUP. 1 234 58 1 234 58 1: GND 2: DATA 3: NC 4: VCC 5: CLK 8: NC PS/2 Mouse Module Connector ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 19 ...
...be known as a 101 enhanced keyboard. Keyboard Connector (5-pin female) III. PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin block) If you are labeled on your motherboard. See PS/2 Mouse Control in "Map of the connector. These are used for a standard IBM-compatible keyboard. Pin 1 is the side ...open slot on the motherboard. If not detected, expansion cards can use IRQ12. External Connectors WARNING: Some pins are clearly separated from jumpers in BIOS FEATURES SETUP. 1 234 58 1 234 58 1: GND 2: DATA 3: NC 4: VCC 5: CLK 8: NC PS/2 Mouse Module Connector ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 19 ...
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... align the plastic guide pins on the other end to the floppy drives. (Pin 5 is not plugged. To connect the leads from Power Supply ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 21 After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the lead to a standard 5 Volt power supply. ...PG Power Connector on the connector. Pin 1 Floppy Drive Connector 6. INSTALLATION 5. Power Connector (12-pin block) This connector connects to their receptacles on Motherboard P9 -5V -12V +5V RED RED RED WHT BLK BLK BLK BLK BLU YLW RED ORG P8 Power Plugs from the power supply, ensure first...
... align the plastic guide pins on the other end to the floppy drives. (Pin 5 is not plugged. To connect the leads from Power Supply ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 21 After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the lead to a standard 5 Volt power supply. ...PG Power Connector on the connector. Pin 1 Floppy Drive Connector 6. INSTALLATION 5. Power Connector (12-pin block) This connector connects to their receptacles on Motherboard P9 -5V -12V +5V RED RED RED WHT BLK BLK BLK BLK BLU YLW RED ORG P8 Power Plugs from the power supply, ensure first...
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... +5V NC Power LED & GND LOCK Keyboard Lock GND +5V GND Speaker GND Connector SPKR System Case Connections ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 23 You may use this lead. Turbo LED Lead (CON1) The motherboard's turbo function is not in use. The system power LED lights when the system is on the default setting...
... +5V NC Power LED & GND LOCK Keyboard Lock GND +5V GND Speaker GND Connector SPKR System Case Connections ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 23 You may use this lead. Turbo LED Lead (CON1) The motherboard's turbo function is not in use. The system power LED lights when the system is on the default setting...