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... kept by the digit before and after the period of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. ASUS provides this manual or product. Product Name: ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 Manual Revision: 3.11 Release Date: May 1997 II ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual In no event shall ASUS be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies. • Intel, LANDesk, and Pentium are registered...
... kept by the digit before and after the period of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. ASUS provides this manual or product. Product Name: ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 Manual Revision: 3.11 Release Date: May 1997 II ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual In no event shall ASUS be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies. • Intel, LANDesk, and Pentium are registered...
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...-474-0555 Email: tsd-usa@asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Marketing Info: Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: info-ger@asus.com.tw Technical Support: BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: tsd-ger@asus.com.tw ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual III ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
...-474-0555 Email: tsd-usa@asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Marketing Info: Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: info-ger@asus.com.tw Technical Support: BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: tsd-ger@asus.com.tw ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual III ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
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...CPU Identification 11 2. Central Processing Unit (CPU 15 4. BIOS Setup 29 Load Defaults 30 Standard CMOS Setup 30 IV ASUS P/I . INTRODUCTION 1 How this Motherboard 14 3. System Memory (DRAM & SRAM 12 TAG SRAM Upgrade 12 DRAM ... (SRAM) for Level 2 (External) Cache 14 Compatible Cache Modules for ISA Cards 17 ASUS MediaBus Card 18 5. BIOS SOFTWARE 26 Support Software 26 Flash Memory Writer Utility 26 Main Menu...for Expansion Cards 16 Assigning DMA Channels for this manual is organized 1 Item Checklist 1 II. External Connectors 19 Power Connection Procedures 25 IV. FEATURES...
...CPU Identification 11 2. Central Processing Unit (CPU 15 4. BIOS Setup 29 Load Defaults 30 Standard CMOS Setup 30 IV ASUS P/I . INTRODUCTION 1 How this Motherboard 14 3. System Memory (DRAM & SRAM 12 TAG SRAM Upgrade 12 DRAM ... (SRAM) for Level 2 (External) Cache 14 Compatible Cache Modules for ISA Cards 17 ASUS MediaBus Card 18 5. BIOS SOFTWARE 26 Support Software 26 Flash Memory Writer Utility 26 Main Menu...for Expansion Cards 16 Assigning DMA Channels for this manual is organized 1 Item Checklist 1 II. External Connectors 19 Power Connection Procedures 25 IV. FEATURES...
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... 57 Layout and Connectors 58 Connectors 58 CD-Audio Connector Pin Definitions 58 VIII. ASUS PCI-SC200 SCSI Card 53 NCR SCSI BIOS and Drivers 53 The ASUS PCI-SC200 SCSI Interface Card 54 Setting Up the ASUS PCI-SC200 54 Setting the INT Assignment 55 Terminator Settings 55 SCSI ID Numbers 56... 44 Load Setup Defaults 44 Supervisor Password and User Password 45 IDE HDD Auto Detection 46 Save and Exit Setup 47 Exit Without Saving 47 V. ASUS I-A16C Audio Card 57 ASUS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual V
... 57 Layout and Connectors 58 Connectors 58 CD-Audio Connector Pin Definitions 58 VIII. ASUS PCI-SC200 SCSI Card 53 NCR SCSI BIOS and Drivers 53 The ASUS PCI-SC200 SCSI Interface Card 54 Setting Up the ASUS PCI-SC200 54 Setting the INT Assignment 55 Terminator Settings 55 SCSI ID Numbers 56... 44 Load Setup Defaults 44 Supervisor Password and User Password 45 IDE HDD Auto Detection 46 Save and Exit Setup 47 Exit Without Saving 47 V. ASUS I-A16C Audio Card 57 ASUS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual V
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... Rules Part 15. If this equipment. FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. VI ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Operation is subject to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and can...
... Rules Part 15. If this equipment. FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. VI ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Operation is subject to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and can...
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... into the following sections: I -A16C bundle) IX. Introduction: Manual information and checklist II. ASUS I-A16C: Installation of an optional ASUS SCSI cards VII. Windows 95: Audio Software Manual (with ASUS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 1 INTRODUCTION (Manual / Checklist) I . DOS/Win3.1x: Audio Software Manual (with mounting bracket Optional ASUS pipelined burst cache module ASUS P/I -A16C bundle) Item Checklist Please check that your retailer...
... into the following sections: I -A16C bundle) IX. Introduction: Manual information and checklist II. ASUS I-A16C: Installation of an optional ASUS SCSI cards VII. Windows 95: Audio Software Manual (with ASUS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 1 INTRODUCTION (Manual / Checklist) I . DOS/Win3.1x: Audio Software Manual (with mounting bracket Optional ASUS pipelined burst cache module ASUS P/I -A16C bundle) Item Checklist Please check that your retailer...
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FEATURES Features of the ASUS Motherboard The ASUS P/I -P55T2P4 User's Manual Two floppy drives of either a standard PCI card or the ASUS MediaBus Card. • ASUS MediaBus Rev 2.0: Features an expansion slot extension shared with PCI Slot 4 for an optional high-performance expansion ... 8MB to 512KB, or 512KB onboard Pipelined Burst SRAM. The Japanese "Floppy 3 mode" (3.5" 1.2MB) floppy standard is also supported. 2 ASUS P/I -P55T2P4 is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants a great many features in one easy-to-install card. (For revision compatibility information,...
FEATURES Features of the ASUS Motherboard The ASUS P/I -P55T2P4 User's Manual Two floppy drives of either a standard PCI card or the ASUS MediaBus Card. • ASUS MediaBus Rev 2.0: Features an expansion slot extension shared with PCI Slot 4 for an optional high-performance expansion ... 8MB to 512KB, or 512KB onboard Pipelined Burst SRAM. The Japanese "Floppy 3 mode" (3.5" 1.2MB) floppy standard is also supported. 2 ASUS P/I -P55T2P4 is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants a great many features in one easy-to-install card. (For revision compatibility information,...
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... supports PIO Modes 3 and 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2. 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 BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM and SCSI bootup. • Optional IrDA and PS/2 Mouse Connector... Master IDE Controller: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that supports the optional ASUS PCI-SC200 SCSI controller cards. PCI 4 or ASUS MediaBus 2.0 (4) 72-pin SIMM Sockets Upgradeable TAG SRAM Self-Powered RealTime Clock Intel's 430HX PCIset CPU ZIF ...
... supports PIO Modes 3 and 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2. 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 BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM and SCSI bootup. • Optional IrDA and PS/2 Mouse Connector... Master IDE Controller: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that supports the optional ASUS PCI-SC200 SCSI controller cards. PCI 4 or ASUS MediaBus 2.0 (4) 72-pin SIMM Sockets Upgradeable TAG SRAM Self-Powered RealTime Clock Intel's 430HX PCIset CPU ZIF ...
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... Conn. 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 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...
... Conn. 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 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...
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...) SMI Switch Lead (2-pins) Reset Switch Lead (2-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 Cache Size Setting (256/512KB) p. 8 Real Time Clock RAM (Operation/... Drive p. 21 6) Power Input p. 21 7) Primary/Second. INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) JP1 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 INSTALLATION (Map of Board) III. III.
...) SMI Switch Lead (2-pins) Reset Switch Lead (2-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 Cache Size Setting (256/512KB) p. 8 Real Time Clock RAM (Operation/... Drive p. 21 6) Power Input p. 21 7) Primary/Second. INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) JP1 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 INSTALLATION (Map of Board) III. III.
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... or circuitry. 3. For manufacturing simplicity, the jumpers may be described numerically such as diagramed. Use the diagrams in this manual instead of the Motherboard" on the inside. 2. Hold components by the edges and try not to connect pins 2&3. Place ... motherboard with three pins. Set Jumpers on jumpers with the keyboard connector away from other components against damage from the system. 6 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Unplug your computer. 1. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and...
... or circuitry. 3. For manufacturing simplicity, the jumpers may be described numerically such as diagramed. Use the diagrams in this manual instead of the Motherboard" on the inside. 2. Hold components by the edges and try not to connect pins 2&3. Place ... motherboard with three pins. Set Jumpers on jumpers with the keyboard connector away from other components against damage from the system. 6 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Unplug your computer. 1. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and...
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... Disabled Enabled JP2 [1-2] (Default) [2-3] JP2 123 Disabled (Default) JP2 123 Enabled Boot Block Programming (Disable / Enable) ASUS P/I /O Setting (Enable / Disable) 2. Flash ROM Boot Block Programming (JP2) This sets the operation mode of the ... programming in the Enabled position. Selections Enable Disable JP1 [1-2] (Default) [2-3] JP1 1 2 3 Enable (Default) JP1 1 2 3 Disabled Multi I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 7 INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. III. Onboard Multi-I/O Selection (JP1) You can selectively disable each onboard Multi-I/O item (floppy, serial, parallel, and IrDA...
... Disabled Enabled JP2 [1-2] (Default) [2-3] JP2 123 Disabled (Default) JP2 123 Enabled Boot Block Programming (Disable / Enable) ASUS P/I /O Setting (Enable / Disable) 2. Flash ROM Boot Block Programming (JP2) This sets the operation mode of the ... programming in the Enabled position. Selections Enable Disable JP1 [1-2] (Default) [2-3] JP1 1 2 3 Enable (Default) JP1 1 2 3 Disabled Multi I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 7 INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. III. Onboard Multi-I/O Selection (JP1) You can selectively disable each onboard Multi-I/O item (floppy, serial, parallel, and IrDA...
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...total amount of Motherboard" for installation procedures. If you may install a cache module of the Real Time Clock such as a module. An "ASUS" or "COAST" cache module can be used to upgrade the 256KB version to re-enter user preferences. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. INSTALLATION 3. ...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 If there is no onboard cache, you have both onboard cache chips (see "Map of L2 cache that is present onboard and installed as ...
...total amount of Motherboard" for installation procedures. If you may install a cache module of the Real Time Clock such as a module. An "ASUS" or "COAST" cache module can be used to upgrade the 256KB version to re-enter user preferences. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. INSTALLATION 3. ...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 If there is no onboard cache, you have both onboard cache chips (see "Map of L2 cache that is present onboard and installed as ...
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... 2.7 Volts 2.5 Volts JP20 [9-10] [7-8] [5-6] (Default) [3-4] [1-2] [9-10] JP20 K6-PR233 (3.2 Volts) [7-8] JP20 K6-PR166,200 (2.9 Volts) [5-6] JP20 P55C/6x86MX (2.8V) (Default) CPU Vcore Voltage Selection ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 9 If you are not exactly clear on the Dual Power Planes at the same time. WARNING: Incorrect setting can damage your CPU has a Single Power...
... 2.7 Volts 2.5 Volts JP20 [9-10] [7-8] [5-6] (Default) [3-4] [1-2] [9-10] JP20 K6-PR233 (3.2 Volts) [7-8] JP20 K6-PR166,200 (2.9 Volts) [5-6] JP20 P55C/6x86MX (2.8V) (Default) CPU Vcore Voltage Selection ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 9 If you are not exactly clear on the Dual Power Planes at the same time. WARNING: Incorrect setting can damage your CPU has a Single Power...
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... 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 The BUS Clock times the BUS Ratio equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). 8. JP8 JP9 JP10 JP8 JP9 JP10 JP8 JP9...
... 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 The BUS Clock times the BUS Ratio equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). 8. JP8 JP9 JP10 JP8 JP9 JP10 JP8 JP9...
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... up to allow cacheable memory up 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. Memory Cacheable Size (JP4) The default of the CPU for... (Default) [2-3] JP4 123 64MB Cacheable (Default) Burst SRAM or MCache JP4 123 512MB Cacheable Burst SRAM Only Cacheable Size (64MB/512MB) ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 11 If the cache module that is supported on page 4 for cache module information. INSTALLATION Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification The only Cyrix CPU that...
... up to allow cacheable memory up 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. Memory Cacheable Size (JP4) The default of the CPU for... (Default) [2-3] JP4 123 64MB Cacheable (Default) Burst SRAM or MCache JP4 123 512MB Cacheable Burst SRAM Only Cacheable Size (64MB/512MB) ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 11 If the cache module that is supported on page 4 for cache module information. INSTALLATION Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification The only Cyrix CPU that...
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... use true (opposed to 256MB. You 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 To support ECC, you install already have the same size memory installed in any or all modules. Top Side TAG SRAM Upgrade WARNING: If the...
... use true (opposed to 256MB. You 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 To support ECC, you install already have the same size memory installed in any or all modules. Top Side TAG SRAM Upgrade WARNING: If the...
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... into a vertical position so that it clicks into place starting from a 45 degree angle making sure that all the contacts are aligned with the socket. 3. ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 13 The SIMM memory modules will only fit in SIMM Socket Safety Tab (This Side Only) Mounting Hole 4.
... into a vertical position so that it clicks into place starting from a 45 degree angle making sure that all the contacts are aligned with the socket. 3. ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 13 The SIMM memory modules will only fit in SIMM Socket Safety Tab (This Side Only) Mounting Hole 4.
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...page 8 when changes are made to your cache size. 42 Pins III. Compatible Cache Modules 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 2.1 COAST 3.0 COAST 3.1 256KB to 512KB No No No...have onboard cache chips, then you have an extended tag, do not install another TAG SRAM into the TAG SRAM Upgrade Socket. 14 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual If you have both onboard cache chips (see "Map of Motherboard" for Level 2 (External) Cache The motherboard you may have 512KB...
...page 8 when changes are made to your cache size. 42 Pins III. Compatible Cache Modules 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 2.1 COAST 3.0 COAST 3.1 256KB to 512KB No No No...have onboard cache chips, then you have an extended tag, do not install another TAG SRAM into the TAG SRAM Upgrade Socket. 14 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual If you have both onboard cache chips (see "Map of Motherboard" for Level 2 (External) Cache The motherboard you may have 512KB...