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... 26 Flash Memory Writer Utility 26 Main Menu 26 Advanced Features Menu 27 Updating your Motherboard's BIOS 28 6. FEATURES 2 Features of the ASUS Motherboard 2 Parts of the Motherboard 4 Installation Steps 6 1. Expansion Cards 16 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 16 Assigning IRQs ...Checklist 1 II. Jumpers 6 Jumper Settings 7 Cyrix CPU Identification 11 2. INSTALLATION 4 Map of the ASUS Motherboard 3 III. BIOS Setup 29 Load Defaults 30 Standard CMOS Setup 30 IV ASUS P/I . INTRODUCTION 1 How this Motherboard 14 3. CONTENTS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual
... 26 Flash Memory Writer Utility 26 Main Menu 26 Advanced Features Menu 27 Updating your Motherboard's BIOS 28 6. FEATURES 2 Features of the ASUS Motherboard 2 Parts of the Motherboard 4 Installation Steps 6 1. Expansion Cards 16 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 16 Assigning IRQs ...Checklist 1 II. Jumpers 6 Jumper Settings 7 Cyrix CPU Identification 11 2. INSTALLATION 4 Map of the ASUS Motherboard 3 III. BIOS Setup 29 Load Defaults 30 Standard CMOS Setup 30 IV ASUS P/I . INTRODUCTION 1 How this Motherboard 14 3. CONTENTS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual
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.... DOS/Win3.1x: Audio Software Manual (with mounting bracket Optional ASUS pipelined burst cache module ASUS P/I . INTRODUCTION How this product III. Software: Information on setting up the motherboard. The ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 motherboard 2 serial port ribbon cables attached to a mounting bracket 1 parallel...8226; Audio drivers and utilities (included with ASUS I-A16C audio bundle only) • Readme files for descriptions and use of an optional ASUS SCSI cards VII. INTRODUCTION (Manual / Checklist) I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 1 ASUS SCSI: Installation of the files • Technical...
.... DOS/Win3.1x: Audio Software Manual (with mounting bracket Optional ASUS pipelined burst cache module ASUS P/I . INTRODUCTION How this product III. Software: Information on setting up the motherboard. The ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 motherboard 2 serial port ribbon cables attached to a mounting bracket 1 parallel...8226; Audio drivers and utilities (included with ASUS I-A16C audio bundle only) • Readme files for descriptions and use of an optional ASUS SCSI cards VII. INTRODUCTION (Manual / Checklist) I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 1 ASUS SCSI: Installation of the files • Technical...
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...are also supported without an external card. The Japanese "Floppy 3 mode" (3.5" 1.2MB) floppy standard is also supported. 2 ASUS P/I -P55T2P4 is carefully designed for an optional high-performance expansion card which allows hardware to 256MB. II. FEATURES (Features) II. Supports ...within a standard protocol creating a higher level of compatibility (see section V). • L2 Cache: Provides the option of the ASUS Motherboard The ASUS P/I -P55T2P4 User's Manual UART2 can detect multi-bit memory errors and correct 1bit memory errors. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports...
...are also supported without an external card. The Japanese "Floppy 3 mode" (3.5" 1.2MB) floppy standard is also supported. 2 ASUS P/I -P55T2P4 is carefully designed for an optional high-performance expansion card which allows hardware to 256MB. II. FEATURES (Features) II. Supports ...within a standard protocol creating a higher level of compatibility (see section V). • L2 Cache: Provides the option of the ASUS Motherboard The ASUS P/I -P55T2P4 User's Manual UART2 can detect multi-bit memory errors and correct 1bit memory errors. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports...
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... with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that supports the optional ASUS PCI-SC200 SCSI controller cards. 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...
... with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that supports the optional ASUS PCI-SC200 SCSI controller cards. 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...
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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...
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...
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...-pin Block) Serial 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 Activity Light Turbo...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... 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 III.
...-pin Block) Serial 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 Activity Light Turbo...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... 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 III.
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...connector away from other components against damage from the system. 6 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using your computer. 1. A "1" is always on top or on the left when holding the motherboard with the component whenever the components are made through the use...) III. III. The jumper settings will be shown graphically such as for Short (On) and for loca- To protect the motherboard and other groups. For manufacturing simplicity, the jumpers may be sharing pins from yourself. Hold components by the edges and try not...
...connector away from other components against damage from the system. 6 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using your computer. 1. A "1" is always on top or on the left when holding the motherboard with the component whenever the components are made through the use...) III. III. The jumper settings will be shown graphically such as for Short (On) and for loca- To protect the motherboard and other groups. For manufacturing simplicity, the jumpers may be sharing pins from yourself. Hold components by the edges and try not...
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...Map of Motherboard" for installation procedures. If there is no onboard cache, you have 512KB. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. 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...[1-2] 512KB [2-3] JP5 1 2 3 256KB JP5 1 2 3 512KB Total L2 Cache Size Setting (256KB / 512KB) 4. INSTALLATION 3. An "ASUS" or "COAST" cache module can be used to upgrade the 256KB version to re-enter user preferences. Regardless of your cache combination, set the ...
...Map of Motherboard" for installation procedures. If there is no onboard cache, you have 512KB. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. 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...[1-2] 512KB [2-3] JP5 1 2 3 256KB JP5 1 2 3 512KB Total L2 Cache Size Setting (256KB / 512KB) 4. INSTALLATION 3. An "ASUS" or "COAST" cache module can be used to upgrade the 256KB version to re-enter user preferences. Regardless of your cache combination, set the ...
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... [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] *IBM/Cyrix6x86-PR166+ 133MHz 2.0x 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] *NOTE: Only IBM or Cyrix Rev 2.7 or later is supported on this motherboard (see next page). Bootup screen will show 6x86-P166+ with the above jumpers CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection. CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection (JP8, JP9...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. INSTALLATION 7. These must be set the frequency ratio between the ...
... [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] *IBM/Cyrix6x86-PR166+ 133MHz 2.0x 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] *NOTE: Only IBM or Cyrix Rev 2.7 or later is supported on this motherboard (see next page). Bootup screen will show 6x86-P166+ with the above jumpers CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection. CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection (JP8, JP9...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. INSTALLATION 7. These must be set the frequency ratio between the ...
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...be set this motherboard is supported on page 4 for the serial number. Cacheable Size 64MB (BSRAM/MCache) 512MB (BSRAM Only) JP4 [1-2] (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... 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. III. Memory Cacheable Size (JP4) The default of Motherboard" on this jumper to 64MB. 512MB will make the system unstable. See ...
...be set this motherboard is supported on page 4 for the serial number. Cacheable Size 64MB (BSRAM/MCache) 512MB (BSRAM Only) JP4 [1-2] (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... 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. III. Memory Cacheable Size (JP4) The default of Motherboard" on this jumper to 64MB. 512MB will make the system unstable. See ...
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... use a standard 5Volt SRAM chip that 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 Modules with more than 24 chips per module. Top Side TAG SRAM Upgrade WARNING: If the cache module that is 15ns or faster... Bank 1 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB x2 SIMM Sockets 3&4 72-pin FPM or EDO SIMM Total System Memory = III. INSTALLATION 2. System Memory (DRAM & SRAM) This motherboard supports four 72-pin SIMMs of the banks in any combination as the "Notch."
... use a standard 5Volt SRAM chip that 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 Modules with more than 24 chips per module. Top Side TAG SRAM Upgrade WARNING: If the cache module that is 15ns or faster... Bank 1 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB x2 SIMM Sockets 3&4 72-pin FPM or EDO SIMM Total System Memory = III. INSTALLATION 2. System Memory (DRAM & SRAM) This motherboard supports four 72-pin SIMMs of the banks in any combination as the "Notch."
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... the number of the break, the module will only fit in the orientation as shown. 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 Yes Yes No No... 256KB. If there is no onboard cache, 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
... the number of the break, the module will only fit in the orientation as shown. 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 Yes Yes No No... 256KB. If there is no onboard cache, 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
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...and open it to that you turn off your guide. IMPORTANT: You must set jumpers for three of the lever. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a 321-pin ZIF Socket 7 that came with ZIF Socket 5 processors. Use the notched corner of pin holes and a "1" printed on the... motherboard should have a fan attached to it by first pulling the lever sideways away from that will only fit in the one hole is not the case then purchase a fan before you install. With the added weight of the CPU. Insert the CPU with Pentium Processor 1 White Dot ASUS P/I-P55T2P4...
...and open it to that you turn off your guide. IMPORTANT: You must set jumpers for three of the lever. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a 321-pin ZIF Socket 7 that came with ZIF Socket 5 processors. Use the notched corner of pin holes and a "1" printed on the... motherboard should have a fan attached to it by first pulling the lever sideways away from that will only fit in the one hole is not the case then purchase a fan before you install. With the added weight of the CPU. Insert the CPU with Pentium Processor 1 White Dot ASUS P/I-P55T2P4...
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...a MediaBus extension 2.0 (see page 18) which allows the installation of the system which leaves 6 free for expansion cards. 16 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Set any necessary jumpers on any hardware and software settings that you unplug your power supply when adding or removing expansion...available but not both your expansion card. 3. Read the documentation for pos- First read your expansion card documentation on your motherboard and expansion cards. Expansion Card Installation Procedure: 1. Keep the bracket for your expansion card. sible future use . Install ...
...a MediaBus extension 2.0 (see page 18) which allows the installation of the system which leaves 6 free for expansion cards. 16 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Set any necessary jumpers on any hardware and software settings that you unplug your power supply when adding or removing expansion...available but not both your expansion card. 3. Read the documentation for pos- First read your expansion card documentation on your motherboard and expansion cards. Expansion Card Installation Procedure: 1. Keep the bracket for your expansion card. sible future use . Install ...
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...need to use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 17 Currently, there are handled the same way as "Legacy" ISA cards, requires that requires an IRQ. To simplify this process this motherboard has complied with the BIOS, you wish to PCI ... specification which IRQs are set something called the INT (interrupt) assignment. DMA assignments for those available. IMPORTANT: Choose "Yes" for this motherboard use Microsoft's Diagnostic (MSD.EXE) utility included in the BIOS SOFTWARE section, otherwise conflicts may use an INTA #, be used by Legacy...
...need to use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 17 Currently, there are handled the same way as "Legacy" ISA cards, requires that requires an IRQ. To simplify this process this motherboard has complied with the BIOS, you wish to PCI ... specification which IRQs are set something called the INT (interrupt) assignment. DMA assignments for those available. IMPORTANT: Choose "Yes" for this motherboard use Microsoft's Diagnostic (MSD.EXE) utility included in the BIOS SOFTWARE section, otherwise conflicts may use an INTA #, be used by Legacy...
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... reserved for MediaBus 2.0 that the later revision has 72 pins instead of using one add-on card is on this motherboard: • PCI-AS2940UW • PCI-AV264CT-N • PCI-AV264VT • PCI-AV264GT • PCI-AV264GT/... PCI Audio & Video MediaBus Card The following are MediaBus cards designed for PCI cards, therefore the motherboard's PCI Slot 4 can be used on this motherboard: • PCI-AS7870 • PCI-AV264CT • PCI-AV868 Fast/Wide SCSI & Audio ... (AV868 Video features S3, Inc.) * All the above SCSI features Adaptec, Inc. 18 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual
... reserved for MediaBus 2.0 that the later revision has 72 pins instead of using one add-on card is on this motherboard: • PCI-AS2940UW • PCI-AV264CT-N • PCI-AV264VT • PCI-AV264GT • PCI-AV264GT/... PCI Audio & Video MediaBus Card The following are MediaBus cards designed for PCI cards, therefore the motherboard's PCI Slot 4 can be used on this motherboard: • PCI-AS7870 • PCI-AV264CT • PCI-AV868 Fast/Wide SCSI & Audio ... (AV868 Video features S3, Inc.) * All the above SCSI features Adaptec, Inc. 18 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual
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...ribbon cable must purchase an optional PS/2 mouse set which connects to the 6 pin block and mounts to the power connector on your motherboard. The system will cause damage to the PS/2 mouse if one is detected. INSTALLATION 5. III. INSTALLATION (Connectors) Connector Plug from ...PS/2 Mouse Control in "Map of the Motherboard" on the motherboard. 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 Pin 1 is for...
...ribbon cable must purchase an optional PS/2 mouse set which connects to the 6 pin block and mounts to the power connector on your motherboard. The system will cause damage to the PS/2 mouse if one is detected. INSTALLATION 5. III. INSTALLATION (Connectors) Connector Plug from ...PS/2 Mouse Control in "Map of the Motherboard" on the motherboard. 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 Pin 1 is for...
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... Power Supply ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 21 Once aligned, press the lead onto the connector until the lead locks into place. +5V GND +12V PG Power Connector on the lead to prevent inserting in the middle. III. Pin 1 Floppy Drive Connector 6. Using a slight angle, align the plastic guide pins on Motherboard P9 -5V...
... Power Supply ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 21 Once aligned, press the lead onto the connector until the lead locks into place. +5V GND +12V PG Power Connector on the lead to prevent inserting in the middle. III. Pin 1 Floppy Drive Connector 6. Using a slight angle, align the plastic guide pins on Motherboard P9 -5V...
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... Reset SW GND +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 Turbo LED Lead (CON1) The motherboard's turbo function is a preferred method of rebooting in the BIOS but the LED will remain constantly lit while the system power...
... Reset SW GND +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 Turbo LED Lead (CON1) The motherboard's turbo function is a preferred method of rebooting in the BIOS but the LED will remain constantly lit while the system power...